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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.97, 1,054.11 and 264.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.97, 1,054.11 and 264.29 is: 396.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.97 : 1,054.11 = 264.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.97/1,054.11 = 264.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.97x = 1,054.11 × 264.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.97x = 278,585.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,585.46/702.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.30

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