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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.24, 1,053.16 and 291.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.24, 1,053.16 and 291.27 is: 436.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.24 : 1,053.16 = 291.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.24/1,053.16 = 291.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.24x = 1,053.16 × 291.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.24x = 306,753.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,753.91/702.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.82

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