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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.98, 1,052.64 and 268.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.98, 1,052.64 and 268.84 is: 403.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.98 : 1,052.64 = 268.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.98/1,052.64 = 268.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.98x = 1,052.64 × 268.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.98x = 282,991.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,991.74/701.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.13

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