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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.16, 1,053.51 and 291.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.16, 1,053.51 and 291.19 is: 436.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.16 : 1,053.51 = 291.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.16/1,053.51 = 291.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.16x = 1,053.51 × 291.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.16x = 306,767.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,767.85/702.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.89

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