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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.80, 1,052.74 and 291.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.80, 1,052.74 and 291.12 is: 436.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.80 : 1,052.74 = 291.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.80/1,052.74 = 291.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.80x = 1,052.74 × 291.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.80x = 306,473.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,473.67/701.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.70

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