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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.29, 1,049.91 and 426.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.29, 1,049.91 and 426.33 is: 639.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.29 : 1,049.91 = 426.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.29/1,049.91 = 426.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.29x = 1,049.91 × 426.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.29x = 447,608.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,608.13/700.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.18

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