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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.29, 1,050.21 and 392.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.29, 1,050.21 and 392.07 is: 587.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.29 : 1,050.21 = 392.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.29/1,050.21 = 392.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.29x = 1,050.21 × 392.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.29x = 411,755.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,755.83/700.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.98

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