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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.47, 1,054.92 and 378.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.47, 1,054.92 and 378.07 is: 567.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.47 : 1,054.92 = 378.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.47/1,054.92 = 378.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.47x = 1,054.92 × 378.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.47x = 398,832.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,832.38/702.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.76

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