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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.05, 1,048.93 and 425.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.05, 1,048.93 and 425.31 is: 637.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.05 : 1,048.93 = 425.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.05/1,048.93 = 425.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.05x = 1,048.93 × 425.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.05x = 446,113.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,113.05/700.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.26

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