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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.56, 1,050.72 and 315.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.56, 1,050.72 and 315.72 is: 473.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.56 : 1,050.72 = 315.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.56/1,050.72 = 315.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.56x = 1,050.72 × 315.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.56x = 331,733.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,733.32/700.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.53

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