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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.09, 1,048.08 and 439.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.09, 1,048.08 and 439.25 is: 657.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.09 : 1,048.08 = 439.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.09/1,048.08 = 439.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.09x = 1,048.08 × 439.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.09x = 460,369.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,369.14/700.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.59

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