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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.36, 1,053.12 and 291.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.36, 1,053.12 and 291.16 is: 436.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.36 : 1,053.12 = 291.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.36/1,053.12 = 291.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.36x = 1,053.12 × 291.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.36x = 306,626.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,626.42/702.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.57

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