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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.71, 1,052.50 and 372.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.71, 1,052.50 and 372.63 is: 558.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.71 : 1,052.50 = 372.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.71/1,052.50 = 372.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.71x = 1,052.50 × 372.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.71x = 392,193.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,193.08/702.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.12

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