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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.58, 1,054.14 and 291.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.58, 1,054.14 and 291.82 is: 437.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.58 : 1,054.14 = 291.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.58/1,054.14 = 291.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.58x = 1,054.14 × 291.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.58x = 307,619.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,619.13/702.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.84

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