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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.44, 1,051.02 and 392.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.44, 1,051.02 and 392.10 is: 588.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.44 : 1,051.02 = 392.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.44/1,051.02 = 392.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.44x = 1,051.02 × 392.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.44x = 412,104.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,104.94/700.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.35

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