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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.80, 1,053.41 and 291.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.80, 1,053.41 and 291.71 is: 437.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.80 : 1,053.41 = 291.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.80/1,053.41 = 291.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.80x = 1,053.41 × 291.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.80x = 307,283.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,283.51/702.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.23

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