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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.54, 1,064.07 and 270.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.54, 1,064.07 and 270.92 is: 406.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.54 : 1,064.07 = 270.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.54/1,064.07 = 270.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.54x = 1,064.07 × 270.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.54x = 288,272.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,272.96/709.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.28

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