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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.76, 1,050.84 and 267.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.76, 1,050.84 and 267.76 is: 401.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.76 : 1,050.84 = 267.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.76/1,050.84 = 267.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.76x = 1,050.84 × 267.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.76x = 281,372.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,372.92/700.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.53

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