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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.18, 1,050.28 and 289.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.18, 1,050.28 and 289.22 is: 433.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.18 : 1,050.28 = 289.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.18/1,050.28 = 289.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.18x = 1,050.28 × 289.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.18x = 303,761.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,761.98/700.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.83

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