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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.34, 1,051.47 and 427.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.34, 1,051.47 and 427.38 is: 640.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.34 : 1,051.47 = 427.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.34/1,051.47 = 427.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.34x = 1,051.47 × 427.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.34x = 449,377.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,377.25/701.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.74

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