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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.34, 1,049.70 and 392.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.34, 1,049.70 and 392.33 is: 588.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.34 : 1,049.70 = 392.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.34/1,049.70 = 392.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.34x = 1,049.70 × 392.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.34x = 411,823.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,823.55/700.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.04

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