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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.38, 1,049.85 and 289.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.38, 1,049.85 and 289.74 is: 434.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.38 : 1,049.85 = 289.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.38/1,049.85 = 289.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.38x = 1,049.85 × 289.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.38x = 304,178.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,178.29/700.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.31

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