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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.60, 1,050.76 and 392.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.60, 1,050.76 and 392.54 is: 588.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.60 : 1,050.76 = 392.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.60/1,050.76 = 392.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.60x = 1,050.76 × 392.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.60x = 412,465.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,465.33/700.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.73

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