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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.88, 1,052.82 and 394.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.88, 1,052.82 and 394.02 is: 591.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.88 : 1,052.82 = 394.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.88/1,052.82 = 394.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.88x = 1,052.82 × 394.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.88x = 414,832.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,832.14/701.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.03

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