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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.73, 1,055.69 and 264.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.73, 1,055.69 and 264.93 is: 397.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.73 : 1,055.69 = 264.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.73/1,055.69 = 264.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.73x = 1,055.69 × 264.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.73x = 279,682.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,682.63/703.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.43

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