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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.56, 1,048.86 and 370.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.56, 1,048.86 and 370.75 is: 555.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.56 : 1,048.86 = 370.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.56/1,048.86 = 370.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.56x = 1,048.86 × 370.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.56x = 388,866.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,866.16/700.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.08

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