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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.09, 1,053.20 and 291.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.09, 1,053.20 and 291.23 is: 436.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.09 : 1,053.20 = 291.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.09/1,053.20 = 291.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.09x = 1,053.20 × 291.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.09x = 306,723.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,723.44/702.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.87

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