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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.85, 1,051.56 and 267.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.85, 1,051.56 and 267.91 is: 401.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.85 : 1,051.56 = 267.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.85/1,051.56 = 267.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.85x = 1,051.56 × 267.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.85x = 281,720.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,720.81/700.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.97

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