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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.68, 1,055.52 and 426.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.68, 1,055.52 and 426.11 is: 639.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.68 : 1,055.52 = 426.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.68/1,055.52 = 426.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.68x = 1,055.52 × 426.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.68x = 449,762.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,762.35/703.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.16

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