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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.08, 1,048.68 and 562.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.08, 1,048.68 and 562.38 is: 842.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.08 : 1,048.68 = 562.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.08/1,048.68 = 562.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.08x = 1,048.68 × 562.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.08x = 589,756.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,756.66/700.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.41

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