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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.42, 1,052.33 and 285.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.42, 1,052.33 and 285.08 is: 427.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.42 : 1,052.33 = 285.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.42/1,052.33 = 285.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.42x = 1,052.33 × 285.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.42x = 299,998.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,998.24/701.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.70

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