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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.93, 1,052.48 and 290.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.93, 1,052.48 and 290.59 is: 435.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.93 : 1,052.48 = 290.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.93/1,052.48 = 290.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.93x = 1,052.48 × 290.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.93x = 305,838.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,838.26/701.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.71

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