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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.92, 1,050.03 and 426.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.92, 1,050.03 and 426.20 is: 638.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.92 : 1,050.03 = 426.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.92/1,050.03 = 426.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.92x = 1,050.03 × 426.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.92x = 447,517.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,517.54/700.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.47

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