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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.04, 1,051.25 and 262.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.04, 1,051.25 and 262.13 is: 393.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.04 : 1,051.25 = 262.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.04/1,051.25 = 262.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.04x = 1,051.25 × 262.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.04x = 275,557.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,557.60/701.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.07

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