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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.64, 1,050.25 and 392.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.64, 1,050.25 and 392.64 is: 588.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.64 : 1,050.25 = 392.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.64/1,050.25 = 392.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.64x = 1,050.25 × 392.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.64x = 412,370.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,370.16/700.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.56

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