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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.80, 1,051.20 and 290.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.80, 1,051.20 and 290.00 is: 434.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.80 : 1,051.20 = 290.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.80/1,051.20 = 290.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.80x = 1,051.20 × 290.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.80x = 304,842.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,842.74/700.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.99

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