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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.17, 1,049.44 and 288.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.17, 1,049.44 and 288.78 is: 432.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.17 : 1,049.44 = 288.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.17/1,049.44 = 288.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.17x = 1,049.44 × 288.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.17x = 303,057.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,057.28/700.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.83

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