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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.56, 1,049.76 and 392.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.56, 1,049.76 and 392.04 is: 587.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.56 : 1,049.76 = 392.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.56/1,049.76 = 392.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.56x = 1,049.76 × 392.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.56x = 411,547.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,547.91/700.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.46

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