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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.66, 1,053.25 and 291.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.66, 1,053.25 and 291.08 is: 436.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.66 : 1,053.25 = 291.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.66/1,053.25 = 291.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.66x = 1,053.25 × 291.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.66x = 306,580.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,580.01/701.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.94

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