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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.75, 1,053.24 and 291.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.75, 1,053.24 and 291.67 is: 437.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.75 : 1,053.24 = 291.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.75/1,053.24 = 291.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.75x = 1,053.24 × 291.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.75x = 307,198.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,198.51/702.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.14

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