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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.95, 1,054.53 and 264.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.95, 1,054.53 and 264.14 is: 396.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.95 : 1,054.53 = 264.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.95/1,054.53 = 264.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.95x = 1,054.53 × 264.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.95x = 278,543.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,543.81/702.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.25

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