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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.78, 1,052.98 and 376.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.78, 1,052.98 and 376.77 is: 565.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.78 : 1,052.98 = 376.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.78/1,052.98 = 376.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.78x = 1,052.98 × 376.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.78x = 396,724.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,724.13/701.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.31

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