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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.43, 1,055.17 and 264.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.43, 1,055.17 and 264.63 is: 396.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.43 : 1,055.17 = 264.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.43/1,055.17 = 264.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.43x = 1,055.17 × 264.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.43x = 279,232.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,232.63/703.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.96

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