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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.88, 1,051.20 and 393.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.88, 1,051.20 and 393.24 is: 588.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.88 : 1,051.20 = 393.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.88/1,051.20 = 393.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.88x = 1,051.20 × 393.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.88x = 413,373.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,373.89/701.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.95

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