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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.12, 1,056.89 and 265.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.12, 1,056.89 and 265.95 is: 398.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.12 : 1,056.89 = 265.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.12/1,056.89 = 265.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.12x = 1,056.89 × 265.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.12x = 281,079.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,079.90/705.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.63

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