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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.21, 1,051.97 and 393.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.21, 1,051.97 and 393.27 is: 589.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.21 : 1,051.97 = 393.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.21/1,051.97 = 393.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.21x = 1,051.97 × 393.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.21x = 413,706.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,706.28/701.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.99

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