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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.35, 1,050.50 and 578.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.35, 1,050.50 and 578.23 is: 866.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.35 : 1,050.50 = 578.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.35/1,050.50 = 578.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.35x = 1,050.50 × 578.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.35x = 607,427.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,427.72/701.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.08

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