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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.96, 1,049.39 and 440.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.96, 1,049.39 and 440.11 is: 658.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.96 : 1,049.39 = 440.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.96/1,049.39 = 440.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.96x = 1,049.39 × 440.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.96x = 461,844.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,844.83/700.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.87

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