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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.17, 1,055.82 and 265.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.17, 1,055.82 and 265.40 is: 397.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.17 : 1,055.82 = 265.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.17/1,055.82 = 265.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.17x = 1,055.82 × 265.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.17x = 280,213.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,213.30/704.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.93

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