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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.60, 1,051.74 and 377.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.60, 1,051.74 and 377.52 is: 565.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.60 : 1,051.74 = 377.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.60/1,051.74 = 377.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.60x = 1,051.74 × 377.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.60x = 397,052.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,052.88/702.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.12

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