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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.71, 1,050.81 and 289.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.71, 1,050.81 and 289.62 is: 434.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.71 : 1,050.81 = 289.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.71/1,050.81 = 289.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.71x = 1,050.81 × 289.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.71x = 304,335.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,335.59/700.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.32

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