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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.30, 1,053.72 and 394.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.30, 1,053.72 and 394.14 is: 591.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.30 : 1,053.72 = 394.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.30/1,053.72 = 394.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.30x = 1,053.72 × 394.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.30x = 415,313.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,313.20/702.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.36

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