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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.34, 1,051.20 and 393.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.34, 1,051.20 and 393.34 is: 589.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.34 : 1,051.20 = 393.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.34/1,051.20 = 393.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.34x = 1,051.20 × 393.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.34x = 413,479.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,479.01/701.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.56

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