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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.22, 1,051.96 and 427.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.22, 1,051.96 and 427.63 is: 640.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.22 : 1,051.96 = 427.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.22/1,051.96 = 427.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.22x = 1,051.96 × 427.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.22x = 449,849.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,849.65/702.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.61

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