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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.12, 1,051.83 and 262.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.12, 1,051.83 and 262.51 is: 393.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.12 : 1,051.83 = 262.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.12/1,051.83 = 262.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.12x = 1,051.83 × 262.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.12x = 276,113.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,113.26/701.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.82

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