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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.76, 1,051.49 and 427.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.76, 1,051.49 and 427.02 is: 639.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.76 : 1,051.49 = 427.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.76/1,051.49 = 427.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.76x = 1,051.49 × 427.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.76x = 449,005.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,005.12/701.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.83

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