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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.92, 1,053.46 and 291.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.92, 1,053.46 and 291.57 is: 436.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.92 : 1,053.46 = 291.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.92/1,053.46 = 291.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.92x = 1,053.46 × 291.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.92x = 307,157.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,157.33/702.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.97

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