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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.14, 1,050.67 and 426.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.14, 1,050.67 and 426.16 is: 639.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.14 : 1,050.67 = 426.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.14/1,050.67 = 426.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.14x = 1,050.67 × 426.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.14x = 447,755.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,755.37/700.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.52

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