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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.79, 1,050.50 and 290.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.79, 1,050.50 and 290.16 is: 434.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.79 : 1,050.50 = 290.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.79/1,050.50 = 290.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.79x = 1,050.50 × 290.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.79x = 304,811.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,811.63/700.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.96

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