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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.96, 1,052.09 and 354.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.96, 1,052.09 and 354.54 is: 532.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.96 : 1,052.09 = 354.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.96/1,052.09 = 354.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.96x = 1,052.09 × 354.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.96x = 373,001.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,001.62/700.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.13

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