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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.61, 1,051.07 and 392.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.61, 1,051.07 and 392.52 is: 588.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.61 : 1,051.07 = 392.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.61/1,051.07 = 392.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.61x = 1,051.07 × 392.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.61x = 412,567.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,567.98/701.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.03

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