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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.33, 1,052.68 and 393.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.33, 1,052.68 and 393.72 is: 590.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.33 : 1,052.68 = 393.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.33/1,052.68 = 393.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.33x = 1,052.68 × 393.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.33x = 414,461.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,461.17/702.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.12

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