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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.12, 1,049.72 and 392.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.12, 1,049.72 and 392.01 is: 587.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.12 : 1,049.72 = 392.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.12/1,049.72 = 392.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.12x = 1,049.72 × 392.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.12x = 411,500.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,500.74/700.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.76

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