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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.98, 1,051.80 and 427.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.98, 1,051.80 and 427.23 is: 640.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.98 : 1,051.80 = 427.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.98/1,051.80 = 427.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.98x = 1,051.80 × 427.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.98x = 449,360.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,360.51/701.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.13

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