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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.70, 1,052.85 and 376.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.70, 1,052.85 and 376.69 is: 565.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.70 : 1,052.85 = 376.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.70/1,052.85 = 376.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.70x = 1,052.85 × 376.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.70x = 396,596.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,596.85/701.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.19

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