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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.97, 1,053.96 and 291.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.97, 1,053.96 and 291.99 is: 437.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.97 : 1,053.96 = 291.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.97/1,053.96 = 291.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.97x = 1,053.96 × 291.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.97x = 307,745.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,745.78/702.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.78

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