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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.24, 1,053.40 and 291.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.24, 1,053.40 and 291.47 is: 437.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.24 : 1,053.40 = 291.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.24/1,053.40 = 291.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.24x = 1,053.40 × 291.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.24x = 307,029.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,029.23/702.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.22

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