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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.32, 1,054.71 and 264.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.32, 1,054.71 and 264.66 is: 396.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.32 : 1,054.71 = 264.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.32/1,054.71 = 264.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.32x = 1,054.71 × 264.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.32x = 279,139.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,139.55/703.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.89

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