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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.22, 1,050.46 and 426.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.22, 1,050.46 and 426.63 is: 639.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.22 : 1,050.46 = 426.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.22/1,050.46 = 426.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.22x = 1,050.46 × 426.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.22x = 448,156.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,156.68/701.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.11

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