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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.98, 1,056.03 and 265.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.98, 1,056.03 and 265.23 is: 397.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.98 : 1,056.03 = 265.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.98/1,056.03 = 265.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.98x = 1,056.03 × 265.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.98x = 280,090.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,090.84/703.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.87

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