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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.75, 1,050.72 and 310.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.75, 1,050.72 and 310.75 is: 465.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.75 : 1,050.72 = 310.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.75/1,050.72 = 310.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.75x = 1,050.72 × 310.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.75x = 326,511.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,511.24/700.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.95

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