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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.68, 1,049.80 and 425.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.68, 1,049.80 and 425.92 is: 638.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.68 : 1,049.80 = 425.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.68/1,049.80 = 425.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.68x = 1,049.80 × 425.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.68x = 447,130.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,130.82/700.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.14

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