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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.42, 1,053.83 and 286.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.42, 1,053.83 and 286.08 is: 429.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.42 : 1,053.83 = 286.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.42/1,053.83 = 286.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.42x = 1,053.83 × 286.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.42x = 301,479.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,479.69/702.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.20

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