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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.48, 1,051.28 and 392.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.48, 1,051.28 and 392.28 is: 588.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.48 : 1,051.28 = 392.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.48/1,051.28 = 392.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.48x = 1,051.28 × 392.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.48x = 412,391.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,391.69/700.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.73

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