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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.87, 1,052.79 and 317.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.87, 1,052.79 and 317.12 is: 475.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.87 : 1,052.79 = 317.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.87/1,052.79 = 317.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.87x = 1,052.79 × 317.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.87x = 333,855.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,855.50/701.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.67

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