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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.71, 1,054.21 and 263.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.71, 1,054.21 and 263.89 is: 395.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.71 : 1,054.21 = 263.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.71/1,054.21 = 263.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.71x = 1,054.21 × 263.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.71x = 278,192.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,192.18/702.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.89

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