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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.31, 1,051.49 and 392.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.31, 1,051.49 and 392.76 is: 589.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.31 : 1,051.49 = 392.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.31/1,051.49 = 392.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.31x = 1,051.49 × 392.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.31x = 412,983.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,983.21/700.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.71

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