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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.18, 1,060.84 and 268.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.18, 1,060.84 and 268.34 is: 402.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.18 : 1,060.84 = 268.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.18/1,060.84 = 268.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.18x = 1,060.84 × 268.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.18x = 284,665.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,665.81/707.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.54

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