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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.73, 1,053.33 and 291.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.73, 1,053.33 and 291.43 is: 436.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.73 : 1,053.33 = 291.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.73/1,053.33 = 291.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.73x = 1,053.33 × 291.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.73x = 306,971.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,971.96/702.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.83

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