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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.42, 1,053.50 and 427.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.42, 1,053.50 and 427.54 is: 641.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.42 : 1,053.50 = 427.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.42/1,053.50 = 427.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.42x = 1,053.50 × 427.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.42x = 450,413.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,413.39/702.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.23

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