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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.40, 1,050.56 and 289.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.40, 1,050.56 and 289.42 is: 434.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.40 : 1,050.56 = 289.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.40/1,050.56 = 289.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.40x = 1,050.56 × 289.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.40x = 304,053.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,053.08/700.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.11

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