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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.24, 1,051.45 and 376.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.24, 1,051.45 and 376.43 is: 564.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.24 : 1,051.45 = 376.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.24/1,051.45 = 376.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.24x = 1,051.45 × 376.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.24x = 395,791.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,791.13/701.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.42

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