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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.95, 1,051.60 and 290.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.95, 1,051.60 and 290.21 is: 435.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.95 : 1,051.60 = 290.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.95/1,051.60 = 290.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.95x = 1,051.60 × 290.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.95x = 305,184.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,184.84/700.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.39

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