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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.13, 1,049.48 and 289.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.13, 1,049.48 and 289.49 is: 433.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.13 : 1,049.48 = 289.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.13/1,049.48 = 289.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.13x = 1,049.48 × 289.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.13x = 303,807.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,807.27/700.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.93

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