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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.65, 1,054.03 and 291.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.65, 1,054.03 and 291.82 is: 437.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.65 : 1,054.03 = 291.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.65/1,054.03 = 291.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.65x = 1,054.03 × 291.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.65x = 307,588.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,588.21/702.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.75

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