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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.45, 1,053.05 and 377.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.45, 1,053.05 and 377.46 is: 565.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.45 : 1,053.05 = 377.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.45/1,053.05 = 377.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.45x = 1,053.05 × 377.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.45x = 397,482.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,482.37/702.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.85

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