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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.62, 1,054.26 and 377.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.62, 1,054.26 and 377.94 is: 567.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.62 : 1,054.26 = 377.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.62/1,054.26 = 377.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.62x = 1,054.26 × 377.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.62x = 398,447.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,447.02/702.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.09

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