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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.89, 1,051.47 and 289.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.89, 1,051.47 and 289.80 is: 434.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.89 : 1,051.47 = 289.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.89/1,051.47 = 289.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.89x = 1,051.47 × 289.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.89x = 304,715.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,715.30/700.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.75

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