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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.80, 1,051.50 and 427.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.80, 1,051.50 and 427.24 is: 640.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.80 : 1,051.50 = 427.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.80/1,051.50 = 427.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.80x = 1,051.50 × 427.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.80x = 449,242.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,242.86/701.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.13

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