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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.18, 1,052.73 and 428.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.18, 1,052.73 and 428.13 is: 641.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.18 : 1,052.73 = 428.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.18/1,052.73 = 428.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.18x = 1,052.73 × 428.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.18x = 450,705.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,705.29/702.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.87

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