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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.76, 1,051.68 and 376.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.76, 1,051.68 and 376.68 is: 564.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.76 : 1,051.68 = 376.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.76/1,051.68 = 376.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.76x = 1,051.68 × 376.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.76x = 396,146.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,146.82/701.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.50

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