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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.97, 1,051.11 and 408.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.97, 1,051.11 and 408.58 is: 612.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.97 : 1,051.11 = 408.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.97/1,051.11 = 408.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.97x = 1,051.11 × 408.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.97x = 429,459.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,459.90/700.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.66

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