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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.71, 1,054.04 and 286.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.71, 1,054.04 and 286.42 is: 429.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.71 : 1,054.04 = 286.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.71/1,054.04 = 286.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.71x = 1,054.04 × 286.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.71x = 301,898.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,898.14/702.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.62

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