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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.59, 1,050.06 and 391.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.59, 1,050.06 and 391.98 is: 587.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.59 : 1,050.06 = 391.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.59/1,050.06 = 391.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.59x = 1,050.06 × 391.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.59x = 411,602.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,602.52/700.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.51

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