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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.06, 1,052.17 and 377.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.06, 1,052.17 and 377.04 is: 565.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.06 : 1,052.17 = 377.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.06/1,052.17 = 377.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.06x = 1,052.17 × 377.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.06x = 396,710.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,710.18/702.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.07

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