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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.07, 1,056.09 and 265.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.07, 1,056.09 and 265.39 is: 398.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.07 : 1,056.09 = 265.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.07/1,056.09 = 265.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.07x = 1,056.09 × 265.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.07x = 280,275.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,275.73/704.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.08

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