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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.94, 1,052.80 and 394.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.94, 1,052.80 and 394.18 is: 590.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.94 : 1,052.80 = 394.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.94/1,052.80 = 394.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.94x = 1,052.80 × 394.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.94x = 414,992.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,992.70/702.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.37

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