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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.10, 1,051.99 and 427.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.10, 1,051.99 and 427.37 is: 640.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.10 : 1,051.99 = 427.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.10/1,051.99 = 427.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.10x = 1,051.99 × 427.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.10x = 449,583.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,583.71/702.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.34

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