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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.21, 1,060.85 and 268.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.21, 1,060.85 and 268.41 is: 402.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.21 : 1,060.85 = 268.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.21/1,060.85 = 268.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.21x = 1,060.85 × 268.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.21x = 284,742.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,742.75/707.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.63

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