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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.02, 1,053.79 and 291.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.02, 1,053.79 and 291.59 is: 437.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.02 : 1,053.79 = 291.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.02/1,053.79 = 291.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.02x = 1,053.79 × 291.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.02x = 307,274.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,274.63/703.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.08

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