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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.83, 1,054.71 and 378.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.83, 1,054.71 and 378.42 is: 567.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.83 : 1,054.71 = 378.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.83/1,054.71 = 378.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.83x = 1,054.71 × 378.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.83x = 399,123.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,123.36/702.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.88

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