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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.78, 1,055.81 and 265.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.78, 1,055.81 and 265.02 is: 397.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.78 : 1,055.81 = 265.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.78/1,055.81 = 265.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.78x = 1,055.81 × 265.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.78x = 279,812.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,812.66/703.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.59

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