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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.03, 1,050.57 and 375.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.03, 1,050.57 and 375.74 is: 563.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.03 : 1,050.57 = 375.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.03/1,050.57 = 375.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.03x = 1,050.57 × 375.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.03x = 394,741.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,741.17/701.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.09

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