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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.96, 1,053.66 and 291.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.96, 1,053.66 and 291.88 is: 437.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.96 : 1,053.66 = 291.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.96/1,053.66 = 291.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.96x = 1,053.66 × 291.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.96x = 307,542.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,542.28/702.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.50

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