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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.71, 1,051.07 and 289.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.71, 1,051.07 and 289.40 is: 434.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.71 : 1,051.07 = 289.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.71/1,051.07 = 289.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.71x = 1,051.07 × 289.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.71x = 304,178.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,178.71/700.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.10

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