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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.66, 1,054.28 and 355.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.66, 1,054.28 and 355.82 is: 533.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.66 : 1,054.28 = 355.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.66/1,054.28 = 355.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.66x = 1,054.28 × 355.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.66x = 375,133.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,133.91/702.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.88

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