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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.96, 1,050.96 and 573.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.96, 1,050.96 and 573.28 is: 859.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.96 : 1,050.96 = 573.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.96/1,050.96 = 573.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.96x = 1,050.96 × 573.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.96x = 602,494.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,494.35/700.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.53

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