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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.15, 1,057.57 and 266.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.15, 1,057.57 and 266.45 is: 399.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.15 : 1,057.57 = 266.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.15/1,057.57 = 266.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.15x = 1,057.57 × 266.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.15x = 281,789.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,789.53/705.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.62

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