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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.04, 1,049.71 and 392.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.04, 1,049.71 and 392.11 is: 587.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.04 : 1,049.71 = 392.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.04/1,049.71 = 392.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.04x = 1,049.71 × 392.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.04x = 411,594.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,594.58/700.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.96

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