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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.16, 1,049.88 and 440.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.16, 1,049.88 and 440.12 is: 659.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.16 : 1,049.88 = 440.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.16/1,049.88 = 440.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.16x = 1,049.88 × 440.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.16x = 462,073.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,073.19/700.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.95

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