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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.95, 1,054.39 and 336.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.95, 1,054.39 and 336.62 is: 504.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.95 : 1,054.39 = 336.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.95/1,054.39 = 336.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.95x = 1,054.39 × 336.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.95x = 354,928.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,928.76/702.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.91

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