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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.45, 1,054.14 and 356.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.45, 1,054.14 and 356.09 is: 534.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.45 : 1,054.14 = 356.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.45/1,054.14 = 356.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.45x = 1,054.14 × 356.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.45x = 375,363.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,363.44/702.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.36

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