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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.18, 1,049.02 and 426.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.18, 1,049.02 and 426.13 is: 638.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.18 : 1,049.02 = 426.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.18/1,049.02 = 426.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.18x = 1,049.02 × 426.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.18x = 447,015.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,015.20/700.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.43

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