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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.06, 1,053.90 and 429.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.06, 1,053.90 and 429.90 is: 645.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.06 : 1,053.90 = 429.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.06/1,053.90 = 429.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.06x = 1,053.90 × 429.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.06x = 453,071.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,071.61/702.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.35

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