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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.39, 1,050.13 and 602.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.39, 1,050.13 and 602.92 is: 903.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.39 : 1,050.13 = 602.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.39/1,050.13 = 602.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.39x = 1,050.13 × 602.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.39x = 633,144.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,144.38/700.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.99

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