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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.16, 1,051.02 and 393.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.16, 1,051.02 and 393.28 is: 588.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.16 : 1,051.02 = 393.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.16/1,051.02 = 393.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.16x = 1,051.02 × 393.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.16x = 413,345.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,345.15/702.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.68

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