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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.40, 1,053.15 and 443.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.40, 1,053.15 and 443.01 is: 665.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.40 : 1,053.15 = 443.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.40/1,053.15 = 443.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.40x = 1,053.15 × 443.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.40x = 466,555.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,555.98/701.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.18

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