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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.72, 1,051.21 and 427.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.72, 1,051.21 and 427.13 is: 639.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.72 : 1,051.21 = 427.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.72/1,051.21 = 427.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.72x = 1,051.21 × 427.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.72x = 449,001.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,001.19/701.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.86

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