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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.98, 1,051.14 and 267.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.98, 1,051.14 and 267.84 is: 401.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.98 : 1,051.14 = 267.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.98/1,051.14 = 267.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.98x = 1,051.14 × 267.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.98x = 281,537.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,537.34/700.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.63

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