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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.08, 1,053.08 and 291.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.08, 1,053.08 and 291.04 is: 436.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.08 : 1,053.08 = 291.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.08/1,053.08 = 291.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.08x = 1,053.08 × 291.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.08x = 306,488.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,488.40/702.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.54

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