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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.40, 1,053.86 and 291.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.40, 1,053.86 and 291.58 is: 437.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.40 : 1,053.86 = 291.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.40/1,053.86 = 291.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.40x = 1,053.86 × 291.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.40x = 307,284.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,284.50/702.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.48

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