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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.62, 1,053.14 and 263.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.62, 1,053.14 and 263.45 is: 394.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.62 : 1,053.14 = 263.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.62/1,053.14 = 263.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.62x = 1,053.14 × 263.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.62x = 277,444.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,444.47/702.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.87

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