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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.54, 1,050.90 and 289.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.54, 1,050.90 and 289.78 is: 434.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.54 : 1,050.90 = 289.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.54/1,050.90 = 289.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.54x = 1,050.90 × 289.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.54x = 304,529.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,529.80/700.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.71

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