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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.50, 1,053.04 and 291.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.50, 1,053.04 and 291.87 is: 437.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.50 : 1,053.04 = 291.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.50/1,053.04 = 291.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.50x = 1,053.04 × 291.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.50x = 307,345.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,345.52/702.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.50

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