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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.52, 1,051.56 and 427.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.52, 1,051.56 and 427.72 is: 640.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.52 : 1,051.56 = 427.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.52/1,051.56 = 427.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.52x = 1,051.56 × 427.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.52x = 449,773.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,773.24/702.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.23

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