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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.51, 1,053.48 and 291.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.51, 1,053.48 and 291.37 is: 436.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.51 : 1,053.48 = 291.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.51/1,053.48 = 291.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.51x = 1,053.48 × 291.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.51x = 306,947.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,947.20/702.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.93

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