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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.22, 1,053.86 and 264.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.22, 1,053.86 and 264.03 is: 395.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.22 : 1,053.86 = 264.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.22/1,053.86 = 264.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.22x = 1,053.86 × 264.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.22x = 278,250.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,250.76/703.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.68

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