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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.37, 1,050.75 and 440.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.37, 1,050.75 and 440.82 is: 660.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.37 : 1,050.75 = 440.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.37/1,050.75 = 440.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.37x = 1,050.75 × 440.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.37x = 463,191.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,191.62/701.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.41

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