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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.12, 1,050.60 and 289.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.12, 1,050.60 and 289.46 is: 434.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.12 : 1,050.60 = 289.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.12/1,050.60 = 289.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.12x = 1,050.60 × 289.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.12x = 304,106.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,106.68/700.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.36

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