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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.08, 1,052.76 and 377.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.08, 1,052.76 and 377.84 is: 566.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.08 : 1,052.76 = 377.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.08/1,052.76 = 377.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.08x = 1,052.76 × 377.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.08x = 397,774.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,774.84/702.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.57

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