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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.95, 1,050.08 and 391.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.95, 1,050.08 and 391.87 is: 587.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.95 : 1,050.08 = 391.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.95/1,050.08 = 391.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.95x = 1,050.08 × 391.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.95x = 411,492.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,492.65/700.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.05

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