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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.64, 1,051.52 and 389.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.64, 1,051.52 and 389.08 is: 583.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.64 : 1,051.52 = 389.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.64/1,051.52 = 389.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.64x = 1,051.52 × 389.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.64x = 409,125.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,125.40/701.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.10

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