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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.89, 1,051.21 and 290.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.89, 1,051.21 and 290.06 is: 435.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.89 : 1,051.21 = 290.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.89/1,051.21 = 290.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.89x = 1,051.21 × 290.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.89x = 304,913.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,913.97/700.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.04

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