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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.08, 1,049.22 and 391.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.08, 1,049.22 and 391.92 is: 587.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.08 : 1,049.22 = 391.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.08/1,049.22 = 391.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.08x = 1,049.22 × 391.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.08x = 411,210.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,210.30/700.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.38

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