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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.47, 1,050.80 and 375.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.47, 1,050.80 and 375.39 is: 563.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.47 : 1,050.80 = 375.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.47/1,050.80 = 375.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.47x = 1,050.80 × 375.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.47x = 394,457.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,457.94/700.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.13

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