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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.52, 1,049.85 and 427.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.52, 1,049.85 and 427.74 is: 640.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.52 : 1,049.85 = 427.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.52/1,049.85 = 427.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.52x = 1,049.85 × 427.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.52x = 449,062.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,062.84/701.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.13

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