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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.83, 1,049.49 and 375.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.83, 1,049.49 and 375.48 is: 562.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.83 : 1,049.49 = 375.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.83/1,049.49 = 375.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.83x = 1,049.49 × 375.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.83x = 394,062.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,062.51/700.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.28

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