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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.35, 1,053.72 and 291.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.35, 1,053.72 and 291.41 is: 437.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.35 : 1,053.72 = 291.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.35/1,053.72 = 291.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.35x = 1,053.72 × 291.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.35x = 307,059.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,059.28/702.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.19

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