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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.88, 1,052.84 and 291.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.88, 1,052.84 and 291.04 is: 436.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.88 : 1,052.84 = 291.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.88/1,052.84 = 291.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.88x = 1,052.84 × 291.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.88x = 306,418.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,418.55/701.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.57

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