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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.90, 1,053.57 and 291.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.90, 1,053.57 and 291.54 is: 436.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.90 : 1,053.57 = 291.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.90/1,053.57 = 291.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.90x = 1,053.57 × 291.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.90x = 307,157.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,157.80/702.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.99

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