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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.84, 1,053.32 and 317.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.84, 1,053.32 and 317.12 is: 475.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.84 : 1,053.32 = 317.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.84/1,053.32 = 317.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.84x = 1,053.32 × 317.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.84x = 334,028.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,028.84/701.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.93

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