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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.78, 1,053.83 and 264.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.78, 1,053.83 and 264.11 is: 396.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.78 : 1,053.83 = 264.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.78/1,053.83 = 264.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.78x = 1,053.83 × 264.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.78x = 278,320.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,320.45/702.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.03

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