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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.88, 1,054.26 and 312.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.88, 1,054.26 and 312.88 is: 469.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.88 : 1,054.26 = 312.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.88/1,054.26 = 312.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.88x = 1,054.26 × 312.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.88x = 329,856.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,856.87/702.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.29

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