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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.60, 1,050.52 and 289.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.60, 1,050.52 and 289.47 is: 434.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.60 : 1,050.52 = 289.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.60/1,050.52 = 289.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.60x = 1,050.52 × 289.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.60x = 304,097.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,097.78/700.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.05

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