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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.84, 1,051.35 and 289.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.84, 1,051.35 and 289.93 is: 434.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.84 : 1,051.35 = 289.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.84/1,051.35 = 289.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.84x = 1,051.35 × 289.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.84x = 304,817.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,817.91/700.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.93

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