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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.22, 1,049.87 and 425.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.22, 1,049.87 and 425.90 is: 638.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.22 : 1,049.87 = 425.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.22/1,049.87 = 425.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.22x = 1,049.87 × 425.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.22x = 447,132.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,132.25/700.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.56

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