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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.92, 1,053.26 and 291.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.92, 1,053.26 and 291.34 is: 437.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.92 : 1,053.26 = 291.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.92/1,053.26 = 291.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.92x = 1,053.26 × 291.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.92x = 306,861.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,861.33/701.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.17

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