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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.41, 1,049.88 and 289.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.41, 1,049.88 and 289.38 is: 433.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.41 : 1,049.88 = 289.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.41/1,049.88 = 289.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.41x = 1,049.88 × 289.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.41x = 303,814.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,814.27/700.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.77

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