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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.17, 1,053.27 and 393.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.17, 1,053.27 and 393.78 is: 590.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.17 : 1,053.27 = 393.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.17/1,053.27 = 393.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.17x = 1,053.27 × 393.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.17x = 414,756.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,756.66/702.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.68

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