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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.77, 1,054.24 and 263.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.77, 1,054.24 and 263.97 is: 395.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.77 : 1,054.24 = 263.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.77/1,054.24 = 263.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.77x = 1,054.24 × 263.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.77x = 278,287.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,287.07/702.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.99

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