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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.70, 1,049.67 and 426.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.70, 1,049.67 and 426.11 is: 638.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.70 : 1,049.67 = 426.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.70/1,049.67 = 426.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.70x = 1,049.67 × 426.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.70x = 447,270.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,270.70/700.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.32

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