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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.92, 1,051.30 and 408.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.92, 1,051.30 and 408.56 is: 612.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.92 : 1,051.30 = 408.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.92/1,051.30 = 408.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.92x = 1,051.30 × 408.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.92x = 429,519.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,519.13/700.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.79

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