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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.20, 1,053.06 and 317.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.20, 1,053.06 and 317.24 is: 475.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.20 : 1,053.06 = 317.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.20/1,053.06 = 317.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.20x = 1,053.06 × 317.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.20x = 334,072.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,072.75/702.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.75

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