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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.68, 1,053.86 and 377.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.68, 1,053.86 and 377.86 is: 566.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.68 : 1,053.86 = 377.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.68/1,053.86 = 377.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.68x = 1,053.86 × 377.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.68x = 398,211.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,211.54/702.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.70

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