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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.06, 1,049.91 and 406.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.06, 1,049.91 and 406.93 is: 610.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.06 : 1,049.91 = 406.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.06/1,049.91 = 406.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.06x = 1,049.91 × 406.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.06x = 427,239.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,239.88/700.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.29

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