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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.48, 1,064.22 and 270.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.48, 1,064.22 and 270.82 is: 406.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.48 : 1,064.22 = 270.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.48/1,064.22 = 270.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.48x = 1,064.22 × 270.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.48x = 288,212.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,212.06/709.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.23

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