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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.90, 1,050.66 and 262.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.90, 1,050.66 and 262.04 is: 392.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.90 : 1,050.66 = 262.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.90/1,050.66 = 262.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.90x = 1,050.66 × 262.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.90x = 275,314.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,314.95/700.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.80

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