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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.60, 1,054.17 and 377.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.60, 1,054.17 and 377.52 is: 566.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.60 : 1,054.17 = 377.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.60/1,054.17 = 377.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.60x = 1,054.17 × 377.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.60x = 397,970.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,970.26/702.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.43

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