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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.24, 1,050.01 and 407.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.24, 1,050.01 and 407.84 is: 611.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.24 : 1,050.01 = 407.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.24/1,050.01 = 407.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.24x = 1,050.01 × 407.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.24x = 428,236.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,236.53/700.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.56

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