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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.02, 1,050.96 and 597.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.02, 1,050.96 and 597.96 is: 897.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.02 : 1,050.96 = 597.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.02/1,050.96 = 597.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.02x = 1,050.96 × 597.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.02x = 628,432.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,432.04/700.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.73

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