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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.98, 1,054.77 and 377.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.98, 1,054.77 and 377.96 is: 567.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.98 : 1,054.77 = 377.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.98/1,054.77 = 377.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.98x = 1,054.77 × 377.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.98x = 398,660.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,660.87/702.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.11

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