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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.04, 1,051.56 and 289.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.04, 1,051.56 and 289.95 is: 434.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.04 : 1,051.56 = 289.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.04/1,051.56 = 289.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.04x = 1,051.56 × 289.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.04x = 304,904.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,904.85/701.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.93

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