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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.76, 1,052.82 and 263.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.76, 1,052.82 and 263.04 is: 394.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.76 : 1,052.82 = 263.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.76/1,052.82 = 263.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.76x = 1,052.82 × 263.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.76x = 276,933.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,933.77/701.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.63

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