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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.38, 1,053.57 and 667.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.38, 1,053.57 and 667.82 is: 1,001.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.38 : 1,053.57 = 667.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.38/1,053.57 = 667.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.38x = 1,053.57 × 667.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.38x = 703,595.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,595.12/702.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.73

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