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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.56, 1,052.96 and 317.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.56, 1,052.96 and 317.04 is: 475.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.56 : 1,052.96 = 317.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.56/1,052.96 = 317.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.56x = 1,052.96 × 317.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.56x = 333,830.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,830.44/702.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.16

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