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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.10, 1,052.64 and 372.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.10, 1,052.64 and 372.82 is: 558.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.10 : 1,052.64 = 372.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.10/1,052.64 = 372.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.10x = 1,052.64 × 372.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.10x = 392,445.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,445.24/702.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.96

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