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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.82, 1,050.82 and 290.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.82, 1,050.82 and 290.24 is: 435.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.82 : 1,050.82 = 290.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.82/1,050.82 = 290.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.82x = 1,050.82 × 290.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.82x = 304,990.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,990.00/700.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.19

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