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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.83, 1,051.25 and 376.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.83, 1,051.25 and 376.83 is: 565.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.83 : 1,051.25 = 376.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.83/1,051.25 = 376.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.83x = 1,051.25 × 376.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.83x = 396,140.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,140.65/700.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.25

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