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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.23, 1,050.47 and 289.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.23, 1,050.47 and 289.14 is: 433.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.23 : 1,050.47 = 289.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.23/1,050.47 = 289.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.23x = 1,050.47 × 289.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.23x = 303,732.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,732.90/700.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.76

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