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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.78, 1,050.89 and 262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.78, 1,050.89 and 262 is: 392.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.78 : 1,050.89 = 262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.78/1,050.89 = 262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.78x = 1,050.89 × 262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.78x = 275,331.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,331.87/700.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.89

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