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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.41, 1,051.02 and 392.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.41, 1,051.02 and 392.43 is: 588.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.41 : 1,051.02 = 392.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.41/1,051.02 = 392.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.41x = 1,051.02 × 392.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.41x = 412,451.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,451.78/700.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.87

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