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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.85, 1,053.12 and 355.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.85, 1,053.12 and 355.84 is: 533.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.85 : 1,053.12 = 355.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.85/1,053.12 = 355.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.85x = 1,053.12 × 355.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.85x = 374,742.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,742.22/702.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.18

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