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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.26, 1,055.07 and 264.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.26, 1,055.07 and 264.54 is: 396.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.26 : 1,055.07 = 264.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.26/1,055.07 = 264.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.26x = 1,055.07 × 264.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.26x = 279,108.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,108.22/703.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.88

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