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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.98, 1,054.92 and 378.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.98, 1,054.92 and 378.57 is: 568.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.98 : 1,054.92 = 378.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.98/1,054.92 = 378.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.98x = 1,054.92 × 378.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.98x = 399,366.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,366.44/702.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.11

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