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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.43, 1,050.89 and 427.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.43, 1,050.89 and 427.38 is: 640.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.43 : 1,050.89 = 427.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.43/1,050.89 = 427.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.43x = 1,050.89 × 427.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.43x = 449,129.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,129.37/701.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.31

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