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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.36, 1,050.06 and 289.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.36, 1,050.06 and 289.48 is: 434.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.36 : 1,050.06 = 289.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.36/1,050.06 = 289.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.36x = 1,050.06 × 289.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.36x = 303,971.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,971.37/700.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.02

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