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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.83, 1,062.14 and 269.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.83, 1,062.14 and 269.37 is: 404.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.83 : 1,062.14 = 269.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.83/1,062.14 = 269.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.83x = 1,062.14 × 269.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.83x = 286,107.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,107.30/707.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.20

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