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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.01, 1,052.08 and 290.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.01, 1,052.08 and 290.91 is: 435.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.01 : 1,052.08 = 290.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.01/1,052.08 = 290.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.01x = 1,052.08 × 290.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.01x = 306,060.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,060.59/702.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.98

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