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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.55, 1,050.77 and 425.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.55, 1,050.77 and 425.76 is: 638.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.55 : 1,050.77 = 425.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.55/1,050.77 = 425.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.55x = 1,050.77 × 425.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.55x = 447,372.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,372.96/700.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.60

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