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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.10, 1,050.35 and 289.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.10, 1,050.35 and 289.16 is: 433.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.10 : 1,050.35 = 289.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.10/1,050.35 = 289.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.10x = 1,050.35 × 289.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.10x = 303,712.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,712.51/700.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.82

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