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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.41, 1,053.60 and 379.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.41, 1,053.60 and 379.82 is: 569.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.41 : 1,053.60 = 379.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.41/1,053.60 = 379.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.41x = 1,053.60 × 379.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.41x = 400,178.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,178.35/702.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.72

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