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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.99, 1,053.99 and 292.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.99, 1,053.99 and 292.01 is: 437.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.99 : 1,053.99 = 292.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.99/1,053.99 = 292.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.99x = 1,053.99 × 292.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.99x = 307,770.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,770.35/702.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.80

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