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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.92, 1,050.62 and 267.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.92, 1,050.62 and 267.98 is: 401.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.92 : 1,050.62 = 267.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.92/1,050.62 = 267.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.92x = 1,050.62 × 267.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.92x = 281,538.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,538.55/700.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.67

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