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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.77, 1,050.66 and 289.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.77, 1,050.66 and 289.80 is: 434.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.77 : 1,050.66 = 289.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.77/1,050.66 = 289.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.77x = 1,050.66 × 289.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.77x = 304,481.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,481.27/700.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.50

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