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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.43, 1,053.60 and 291.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.43, 1,053.60 and 291.42 is: 437.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.43 : 1,053.60 = 291.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.43/1,053.60 = 291.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.43x = 1,053.60 × 291.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.43x = 307,040.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,040.11/702.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.11

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