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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.77, 1,050 and 426.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.77, 1,050 and 426.03 is: 638.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.77 : 1,050 = 426.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.77/1,050 = 426.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.77x = 1,050 × 426.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.77x = 447,331.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,331.50/700.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.34

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