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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.08, 1,052.76 and 317.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.08, 1,052.76 and 317.12 is: 475.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.08 : 1,052.76 = 317.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.08/1,052.76 = 317.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.08x = 1,052.76 × 317.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.08x = 333,851.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,851.25/702.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.52

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