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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.56, 1,049.88 and 392.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.56, 1,049.88 and 392.56 is: 588.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.56 : 1,049.88 = 392.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.56/1,049.88 = 392.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.56x = 1,049.88 × 392.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.56x = 412,140.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,140.89/700.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.30

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