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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.26, 1,049.16 and 439.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.26, 1,049.16 and 439.86 is: 659.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.26 : 1,049.16 = 439.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.26/1,049.16 = 439.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.26x = 1,049.16 × 439.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.26x = 461,483.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,483.52/700.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.02

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