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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.09, 1,050.96 and 262.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.09, 1,050.96 and 262.22 is: 393.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.09 : 1,050.96 = 262.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.09/1,050.96 = 262.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.09x = 1,050.96 × 262.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.09x = 275,579.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,579.78/701.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.08

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