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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.75, 1,052.17 and 377.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.75, 1,052.17 and 377.35 is: 565.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.75 : 1,052.17 = 377.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.75/1,052.17 = 377.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.75x = 1,052.17 × 377.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.75x = 397,036.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,036.35/701.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.78

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