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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.32, 1,054.97 and 264.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.32, 1,054.97 and 264.64 is: 396.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.32 : 1,054.97 = 264.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.32/1,054.97 = 264.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.32x = 1,054.97 × 264.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.32x = 279,185.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,185.94/703.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.96

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