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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.66, 1,050.18 and 412.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.66, 1,050.18 and 412.30 is: 617.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.66 : 1,050.18 = 412.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.66/1,050.18 = 412.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.66x = 1,050.18 × 412.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.66x = 432,989.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,989.21/700.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.97

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