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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.50, 1,053.99 and 393.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.50, 1,053.99 and 393.98 is: 591.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.50 : 1,053.99 = 393.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.50/1,053.99 = 393.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.50x = 1,053.99 × 393.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.50x = 415,250.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,250.98/702.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.10

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