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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.56, 1,049.94 and 289.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.56, 1,049.94 and 289.44 is: 433.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.56 : 1,049.94 = 289.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.56/1,049.94 = 289.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.56x = 1,049.94 × 289.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.56x = 303,894.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,894.63/700.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.79

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