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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.66, 1,052.76 and 262.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.66, 1,052.76 and 262.92 is: 394.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.66 : 1,052.76 = 262.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.66/1,052.76 = 262.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.66x = 1,052.76 × 262.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.66x = 276,791.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,791.66/701.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.48

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