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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.32, 1,053.08 and 291.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.32, 1,053.08 and 291.24 is: 436.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.32 : 1,053.08 = 291.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.32/1,053.08 = 291.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.32x = 1,053.08 × 291.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.32x = 306,693.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,693.75/702.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.69

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