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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.54, 1,063.32 and 270.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.54, 1,063.32 and 270.22 is: 405.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.54 : 1,063.32 = 270.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.54/1,063.32 = 270.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.54x = 1,063.32 × 270.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.54x = 287,330.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,330.33/708.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.52

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