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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.13, 1,044.47 and 650.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.13, 1,044.47 and 650.41 is: 970.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.13 : 1,044.47 = 650.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.13/1,044.47 = 650.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.13x = 1,044.47 × 650.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.13x = 679,333.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,333.73/700.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.30

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