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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.00, 1,048.79 and 425.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.00, 1,048.79 and 425.51 is: 637.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.00 : 1,048.79 = 425.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.00/1,048.79 = 425.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.00x = 1,048.79 × 425.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.00x = 446,271.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,271.13/700.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.53

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