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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.10, 1,050.09 and 426.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.10, 1,050.09 and 426.12 is: 639.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.10 : 1,050.09 = 426.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.10/1,050.09 = 426.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.10x = 1,050.09 × 426.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.10x = 447,464.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,464.35/700.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.15

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