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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.41, 1,050.62 and 289.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.41, 1,050.62 and 289.61 is: 434.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.41 : 1,050.62 = 289.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.41/1,050.62 = 289.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.41x = 1,050.62 × 289.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.41x = 304,263.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,263.36/700.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.41

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