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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.64, 1,054.23 and 263.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.64, 1,054.23 and 263.86 is: 395.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.64 : 1,054.23 = 263.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.64/1,054.23 = 263.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.64x = 1,054.23 × 263.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.64x = 278,169.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,169.13/702.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.89

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