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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.61, 1,050.12 and 392.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.61, 1,050.12 and 392.60 is: 588.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.61 : 1,050.12 = 392.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.61/1,050.12 = 392.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.61x = 1,050.12 × 392.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.61x = 412,271.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,271.86/700.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.45

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