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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.42, 1,051.62 and 262.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.42, 1,051.62 and 262.60 is: 393.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.42 : 1,051.62 = 262.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.42/1,051.62 = 262.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.42x = 1,051.62 × 262.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.42x = 276,155.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,155.41/701.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.71

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