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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.84, 1,054.80 and 264.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.84, 1,054.80 and 264.54 is: 397.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.84 : 1,054.80 = 264.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.84/1,054.80 = 264.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.84x = 1,054.80 × 264.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.84x = 279,036.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,036.79/702.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.01

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