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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.60, 1,053.18 and 428.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.60, 1,053.18 and 428.64 is: 642.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.60 : 1,053.18 = 428.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.60/1,053.18 = 428.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.60x = 1,053.18 × 428.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.60x = 451,435.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,435.08/702.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.52

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