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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.11, 1,050.17 and 289.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.11, 1,050.17 and 289.31 is: 433.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.11 : 1,050.17 = 289.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.11/1,050.17 = 289.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.11x = 1,050.17 × 289.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.11x = 303,817.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,817.99/700.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.96

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