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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.40, 1,052.52 and 394.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.40, 1,052.52 and 394.06 is: 590.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.40 : 1,052.52 = 394.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.40/1,052.52 = 394.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.40x = 1,052.52 × 394.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.40x = 414,756.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,756.03/702.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.48

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