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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.77, 1,053.08 and 291.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.77, 1,053.08 and 291.56 is: 436.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.77 : 1,053.08 = 291.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.77/1,053.08 = 291.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.77x = 1,053.08 × 291.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.77x = 307,034.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,034.55/702.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.89

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