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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.90, 1,052.40 and 291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.90, 1,052.40 and 291.20 is: 436.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.90 : 1,052.40 = 291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.90/1,052.40 = 291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.90x = 1,052.40 × 291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.90x = 306,458.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,458.88/701.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.61

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