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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.62, 1,053.15 and 291.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.62, 1,053.15 and 291.25 is: 436.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.62 : 1,053.15 = 291.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.62/1,053.15 = 291.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.62x = 1,053.15 × 291.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.62x = 306,725.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,725.88/702.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.54

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