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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.80, 1,053.74 and 394.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.80, 1,053.74 and 394.27 is: 591.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.80 : 1,053.74 = 394.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.80/1,053.74 = 394.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.80x = 1,053.74 × 394.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.80x = 415,456.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,456.42/701.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.99

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