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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.45, 1,052.77 and 291.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.45, 1,052.77 and 291.87 is: 437.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.45 : 1,052.77 = 291.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.45/1,052.77 = 291.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.45x = 1,052.77 × 291.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.45x = 307,271.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,271.98/702.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.43

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