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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.01, 1,050.58 and 289.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.01, 1,050.58 and 289.91 is: 434.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.01 : 1,050.58 = 289.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.01/1,050.58 = 289.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.01x = 1,050.58 × 289.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.01x = 304,568.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,568.39/701.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.47

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