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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.50, 1,064.43 and 270.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.50, 1,064.43 and 270.93 is: 406.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.50 : 1,064.43 = 270.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.50/1,064.43 = 270.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.50x = 1,064.43 × 270.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.50x = 288,386.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,386.02/709.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.46

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