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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.87, 1,050.49 and 440.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.87, 1,050.49 and 440.93 is: 660.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.87 : 1,050.49 = 440.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.87/1,050.49 = 440.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.87x = 1,050.49 × 440.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.87x = 463,192.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,192.56/700.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.88

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