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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.38, 1,054.84 and 264.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.38, 1,054.84 and 264.84 is: 397.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.38 : 1,054.84 = 264.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.38/1,054.84 = 264.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.38x = 1,054.84 × 264.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.38x = 279,363.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,363.83/703.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.17

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