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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.53, 1,051.21 and 261.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.53, 1,051.21 and 261.71 is: 392.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.53 : 1,051.21 = 261.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.53/1,051.21 = 261.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.53x = 1,051.21 × 261.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.53x = 275,112.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,112.17/700.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.72

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