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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.04, 1,061.61 and 269.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.04, 1,061.61 and 269.12 is: 403.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.04 : 1,061.61 = 269.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.04/1,061.61 = 269.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.04x = 1,061.61 × 269.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.04x = 285,702.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,702.13/708.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.51

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