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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.72, 1,050.74 and 408.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.72, 1,050.74 and 408.32 is: 612.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.72 : 1,050.74 = 408.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.72/1,050.74 = 408.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.72x = 1,050.74 × 408.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.72x = 429,036.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,036.12/700.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.28

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