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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.65, 1,050.93 and 289.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.65, 1,050.93 and 289.51 is: 434.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.65 : 1,050.93 = 289.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.65/1,050.93 = 289.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.65x = 1,050.93 × 289.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.65x = 304,252.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,252.12/700.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.24

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