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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.39, 1,064.23 and 270.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.39, 1,064.23 and 270.61 is: 405.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.39 : 1,064.23 = 270.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.39/1,064.23 = 270.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.39x = 1,064.23 × 270.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.39x = 287,991.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,991.28/709.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.97

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