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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.74, 1,053.10 and 291.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.74, 1,053.10 and 291.26 is: 437.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.74 : 1,053.10 = 291.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.74/1,053.10 = 291.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.74x = 1,053.10 × 291.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.74x = 306,725.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,725.91/701.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.09

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