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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.05, 1,054.68 and 264.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.05, 1,054.68 and 264.33 is: 396.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.05 : 1,054.68 = 264.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.05/1,054.68 = 264.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.05x = 1,054.68 × 264.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.05x = 278,783.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,783.56/703.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.54

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