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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.27, 1,052.33 and 291.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.27, 1,052.33 and 291.06 is: 436.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.27 : 1,052.33 = 291.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.27/1,052.33 = 291.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.27x = 1,052.33 × 291.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.27x = 306,289.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,289.71/702.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.14

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