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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.84, 1,055.80 and 264.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.84, 1,055.80 and 264.92 is: 397.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.84 : 1,055.80 = 264.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.84/1,055.80 = 264.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.84x = 1,055.80 × 264.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.84x = 279,702.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,702.54/703.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.40

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