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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.61, 1,050.68 and 261.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.61, 1,050.68 and 261.77 is: 392.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.61 : 1,050.68 = 261.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.61/1,050.68 = 261.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.61x = 1,050.68 × 261.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.61x = 275,036.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,036.50/700.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.57

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