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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.48, 1,053.69 and 378.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.48, 1,053.69 and 378.48 is: 567.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.48 : 1,053.69 = 378.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.48/1,053.69 = 378.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.48x = 1,053.69 × 378.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.48x = 398,800.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,800.59/702.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.70

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