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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.94, 1,054.52 and 356.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.94, 1,054.52 and 356.54 is: 534.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.94 : 1,054.52 = 356.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.94/1,054.52 = 356.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.94x = 1,054.52 × 356.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.94x = 375,978.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,978.56/702.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.87

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