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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.01, 1,049.31 and 426.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.01, 1,049.31 and 426.22 is: 637.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.01 : 1,049.31 = 426.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.01/1,049.31 = 426.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.01x = 1,049.31 × 426.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.01x = 447,236.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,236.91/701.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.99

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