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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.62, 1,053.02 and 390.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.62, 1,053.02 and 390.06 is: 584.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.62 : 1,053.02 = 390.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.62/1,053.02 = 390.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.62x = 1,053.02 × 390.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.62x = 410,740.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,740.98/702.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.58

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