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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.66, 1,051.38 and 426.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.66, 1,051.38 and 426.94 is: 640.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.66 : 1,051.38 = 426.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.66/1,051.38 = 426.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.66x = 1,051.38 × 426.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.66x = 448,876.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,876.18/700.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.65

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