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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.12, 1,051.26 and 412.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.12, 1,051.26 and 412.84 is: 619.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.12 : 1,051.26 = 412.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.12/1,051.26 = 412.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.12x = 1,051.26 × 412.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.12x = 434,002.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,002.18/700.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.90

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