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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.00, 1,061.66 and 269.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.00, 1,061.66 and 269.33 is: 403.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.00 : 1,061.66 = 269.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.00/1,061.66 = 269.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.00x = 1,061.66 × 269.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.00x = 285,936.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,936.57/708.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.87

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