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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.96, 1,053.44 and 291.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.96, 1,053.44 and 291.68 is: 437.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.96 : 1,053.44 = 291.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.96/1,053.44 = 291.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.96x = 1,053.44 × 291.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.96x = 307,267.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,267.38/702.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.11

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