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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.58, 1,057.11 and 265.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.58, 1,057.11 and 265.96 is: 399.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.58 : 1,057.11 = 265.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.58/1,057.11 = 265.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.58x = 1,057.11 × 265.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.58x = 281,148.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,148.98/704.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.03

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