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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.67, 1,055.89 and 265.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.67, 1,055.89 and 265.22 is: 397.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.67 : 1,055.89 = 265.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.67/1,055.89 = 265.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.67x = 1,055.89 × 265.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.67x = 280,045.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,045.12/703.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.98

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