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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.94, 1,055.37 and 426.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.94, 1,055.37 and 426.23 is: 639.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.94 : 1,055.37 = 426.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.94/1,055.37 = 426.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.94x = 1,055.37 × 426.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.94x = 449,828.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,828.76/703.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.02

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