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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.94, 1,051.58 and 290.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.94, 1,051.58 and 290.14 is: 435.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.94 : 1,051.58 = 290.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.94/1,051.58 = 290.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.94x = 1,051.58 × 290.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.94x = 305,105.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,105.42/700.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.28

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