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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.85, 1,051.28 and 262.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.85, 1,051.28 and 262.31 is: 393.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.85 : 1,051.28 = 262.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.85/1,051.28 = 262.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.85x = 1,051.28 × 262.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.85x = 275,764.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,764.54/700.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.47

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