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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.97, 1,053.38 and 394.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.97, 1,053.38 and 394.36 is: 590.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.97 : 1,053.38 = 394.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.97/1,053.38 = 394.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.97x = 1,053.38 × 394.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.97x = 415,410.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,410.94/702.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.94

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