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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.94, 1,052.22 and 291.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.94, 1,052.22 and 291.37 is: 436.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.94 : 1,052.22 = 291.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.94/1,052.22 = 291.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.94x = 1,052.22 × 291.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.94x = 306,580.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,580.08/701.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.76

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