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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.66, 1,053.86 and 442.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.66, 1,053.86 and 442.12 is: 664.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.66 : 1,053.86 = 442.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.66/1,053.86 = 442.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.66x = 1,053.86 × 442.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.66x = 465,932.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,932.58/701.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.04

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