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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.83, 1,051.61 and 424.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.83, 1,051.61 and 424.19 is: 634.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.83 : 1,051.61 = 424.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.83/1,051.61 = 424.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.83x = 1,051.61 × 424.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.83x = 446,075.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,075.07/702.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.69

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