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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.48, 1,052.55 and 427.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.48, 1,052.55 and 427.74 is: 640.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.48 : 1,052.55 = 427.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.48/1,052.55 = 427.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.48x = 1,052.55 × 427.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.48x = 450,217.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,217.74/702.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.90

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