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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.69, 1,049.68 and 375.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.69, 1,049.68 and 375.61 is: 562.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.69 : 1,049.68 = 375.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.69/1,049.68 = 375.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.69x = 1,049.68 × 375.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.69x = 394,270.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,270.30/700.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.69

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