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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.47, 1,050.98 and 375.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.47, 1,050.98 and 375.66 is: 563.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.47 : 1,050.98 = 375.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.47/1,050.98 = 375.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.47x = 1,050.98 × 375.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.47x = 394,809.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,809.27/700.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.63

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