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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.18, 1,050.83 and 577.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.18, 1,050.83 and 577.28 is: 863.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.18 : 1,050.83 = 577.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.18/1,050.83 = 577.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.18x = 1,050.83 × 577.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.18x = 606,622.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,622.88/702.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.91

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