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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.62, 1,050.82 and 371.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.62, 1,050.82 and 371.20 is: 556.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.62 : 1,050.82 = 371.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.62/1,050.82 = 371.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.62x = 1,050.82 × 371.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.62x = 390,064.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,064.38/700.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.74

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