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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.74, 1,050.92 and 267.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.74, 1,050.92 and 267.66 is: 401.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.74 : 1,050.92 = 267.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.74/1,050.92 = 267.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.74x = 1,050.92 × 267.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.74x = 281,289.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,289.25/700.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.42

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