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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.04, 1,049.79 and 375.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.04, 1,049.79 and 375.23 is: 562.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.04 : 1,049.79 = 375.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.04/1,049.79 = 375.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.04x = 1,049.79 × 375.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.04x = 393,912.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,912.70/700.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.70

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