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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.86, 1,050.60 and 290.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.86, 1,050.60 and 290.22 is: 435.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.86 : 1,050.60 = 290.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.86/1,050.60 = 290.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.86x = 1,050.60 × 290.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.86x = 304,905.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,905.13/700.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.04

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