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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.18, 1,053.54 and 377.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.18, 1,053.54 and 377.16 is: 565.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.18 : 1,053.54 = 377.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.18/1,053.54 = 377.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.18x = 1,053.54 × 377.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.18x = 397,353.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,353.15/702.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.89

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