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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.56, 1,051.38 and 457.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.56, 1,051.38 and 457.20 is: 686.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.56 : 1,051.38 = 457.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.56/1,051.38 = 457.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.56x = 1,051.38 × 457.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.56x = 480,690.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,690.94/700.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.15

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