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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.55, 1,053.93 and 263.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.55, 1,053.93 and 263.83 is: 395.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.55 : 1,053.93 = 263.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.55/1,053.93 = 263.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.55x = 1,053.93 × 263.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.55x = 278,058.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,058.68/702.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.79

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