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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.98, 1,054.99 and 264.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.98, 1,054.99 and 264.66 is: 397.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.98 : 1,054.99 = 264.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.98/1,054.99 = 264.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.98x = 1,054.99 × 264.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.98x = 279,208.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,208.38/702.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.18

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