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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.56, 1,053.25 and 291.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.56, 1,053.25 and 291.44 is: 436.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.56 : 1,053.25 = 291.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.56/1,053.25 = 291.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.56x = 1,053.25 × 291.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.56x = 306,961.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,961.08/702.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.92

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