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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.59, 1,050.33 and 289.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.59, 1,050.33 and 289.92 is: 434.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.59 : 1,050.33 = 289.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.59/1,050.33 = 289.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.59x = 1,050.33 × 289.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.59x = 304,511.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,511.67/700.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.65

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