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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.87, 1,054.29 and 318.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.87, 1,054.29 and 318.12 is: 477.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.87 : 1,054.29 = 318.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.87/1,054.29 = 318.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.87x = 1,054.29 × 318.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.87x = 335,390.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,390.73/702.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.17

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