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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.10, 1,050.01 and 392.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.10, 1,050.01 and 392.04 is: 587.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.10 : 1,050.01 = 392.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.10/1,050.01 = 392.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.10x = 1,050.01 × 392.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.10x = 411,645.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,645.92/700.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.98

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