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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.76, 1,056.98 and 266.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.76, 1,056.98 and 266.06 is: 399.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.76 : 1,056.98 = 266.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.76/1,056.98 = 266.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.76x = 1,056.98 × 266.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.76x = 281,223.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,223.41/704.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.03

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