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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.81, 1,053.50 and 292.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.81, 1,053.50 and 292.19 is: 437.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.81 : 1,053.50 = 292.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.81/1,053.50 = 292.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.81x = 1,053.50 × 292.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.81x = 307,819.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,819.17/702.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.98

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