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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.99, 1,054.62 and 356.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.99, 1,054.62 and 356.18 is: 534.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.99 : 1,054.62 = 356.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.99/1,054.62 = 356.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.99x = 1,054.62 × 356.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.99x = 375,629.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,629.28/702.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.33

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