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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.20, 1,053.34 and 291.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.20, 1,053.34 and 291.53 is: 437.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.20 : 1,053.34 = 291.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.20/1,053.34 = 291.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.20x = 1,053.34 × 291.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.20x = 307,082.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,082.11/702.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.31

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