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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.56, 1,062.08 and 269.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.56, 1,062.08 and 269.60 is: 404.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.56 : 1,062.08 = 269.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.56/1,062.08 = 269.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.56x = 1,062.08 × 269.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.56x = 286,336.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,336.77/708.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.11

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