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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.75, 1,050.67 and 376.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.75, 1,050.67 and 376.35 is: 564.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.75 : 1,050.67 = 376.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.75/1,050.67 = 376.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.75x = 1,050.67 × 376.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.75x = 395,416.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,416.18/700.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.27

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