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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.02, 1,053.16 and 573.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.02, 1,053.16 and 573.18 is: 859.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.02 : 1,053.16 = 573.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.02/1,053.16 = 573.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.02x = 1,053.16 × 573.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.02x = 603,650.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,650.25/702.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.88

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