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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.60, 1,049.70 and 375.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.60, 1,049.70 and 375.64 is: 562.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.60 : 1,049.70 = 375.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.60/1,049.70 = 375.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.60x = 1,049.70 × 375.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.60x = 394,309.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,309.31/700.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.82

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