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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.60, 1,053.27 and 428.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.60, 1,053.27 and 428.22 is: 642.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.60 : 1,053.27 = 428.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.60/1,053.27 = 428.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.60x = 1,053.27 × 428.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.60x = 451,031.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,031.28/701.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.87

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