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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.88, 1,054.09 and 264.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.88, 1,054.09 and 264.34 is: 396.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.88 : 1,054.09 = 264.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.88/1,054.09 = 264.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.88x = 1,054.09 × 264.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.88x = 278,636.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,636.09/702.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.42

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