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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.99, 1,053.26 and 291.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.99, 1,053.26 and 291.05 is: 436.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.99 : 1,053.26 = 291.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.99/1,053.26 = 291.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.99x = 1,053.26 × 291.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.99x = 306,551.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,551.32/701.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.69

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