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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.74, 1,050.84 and 289.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.74, 1,050.84 and 289.77 is: 434.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.74 : 1,050.84 = 289.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.74/1,050.84 = 289.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.74x = 1,050.84 × 289.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.74x = 304,501.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,501.91/700.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.54

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