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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.98, 1,050.80 and 262.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.98, 1,050.80 and 262.11 is: 392.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.98 : 1,050.80 = 262.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.98/1,050.80 = 262.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.98x = 1,050.80 × 262.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.98x = 275,421.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,421.91/700.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.91

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