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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.90, 1,053.15 and 291.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.90, 1,053.15 and 291.13 is: 436.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.90 : 1,053.15 = 291.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.90/1,053.15 = 291.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.90x = 1,053.15 × 291.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.90x = 306,600.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,600.93/701.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.82

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