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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.26, 1,052.22 and 427.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.26, 1,052.22 and 427.52 is: 640.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.26 : 1,052.22 = 427.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.26/1,052.22 = 427.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.26x = 1,052.22 × 427.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.26x = 449,845.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,845.09/702.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.57

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