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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.42, 1,051.20 and 438.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.42, 1,051.20 and 438.78 is: 656.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.42 : 1,051.20 = 438.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.42/1,051.20 = 438.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.42x = 1,051.20 × 438.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.42x = 461,245.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,245.54/702.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.65

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