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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.72, 1,051.17 and 375.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.72, 1,051.17 and 375.64 is: 563.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.72 : 1,051.17 = 375.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.72/1,051.17 = 375.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.72x = 1,051.17 × 375.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.72x = 394,861.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,861.50/700.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.51

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