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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.62, 1,051.72 and 290.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.62, 1,051.72 and 290.98 is: 436.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.62 : 1,051.72 = 290.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.62/1,051.72 = 290.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.62x = 1,051.72 × 290.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.62x = 306,029.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,029.49/701.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.18

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