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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.26, 1,053.27 and 291.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.26, 1,053.27 and 291.24 is: 436.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.26 : 1,053.27 = 291.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.26/1,053.27 = 291.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.26x = 1,053.27 × 291.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.26x = 306,754.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,754.35/702.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.81

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