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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.93, 1,051.38 and 410.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.93, 1,051.38 and 410.45 is: 615.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.93 : 1,051.38 = 410.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.93/1,051.38 = 410.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.93x = 1,051.38 × 410.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.93x = 431,544.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,544.01/700.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.67

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