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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.29, 1,052.75 and 291.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.29, 1,052.75 and 291.66 is: 437.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.29 : 1,052.75 = 291.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.29/1,052.75 = 291.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.29x = 1,052.75 × 291.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.29x = 307,043.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,043.61/702.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.21

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