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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.44, 1,049.97 and 289.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.44, 1,049.97 and 289.86 is: 434.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.44 : 1,049.97 = 289.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.44/1,049.97 = 289.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.44x = 1,049.97 × 289.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.44x = 304,344.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,344.30/700.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.50

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