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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.35, 1,053.29 and 291.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.35, 1,053.29 and 291.26 is: 436.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.35 : 1,053.29 = 291.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.35/1,053.29 = 291.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.35x = 1,053.29 × 291.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.35x = 306,784.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,784.61/702.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.80

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