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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.07, 1,051.73 and 289.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.07, 1,051.73 and 289.98 is: 435.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.07 : 1,051.73 = 289.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.07/1,051.73 = 289.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.07x = 1,051.73 × 289.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.07x = 304,979.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,979.22/701.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.02

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