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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.84, 1,051.20 and 290

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.84, 1,051.20 and 290 is: 434.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.84 : 1,051.20 = 290 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.84/1,051.20 = 290/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.84x = 1,051.20 × 290
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.84x = 304,848
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,848/700.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.98

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