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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.22, 1,055.08 and 426.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.22, 1,055.08 and 426.03 is: 638.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.22 : 1,055.08 = 426.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.22/1,055.08 = 426.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.22x = 1,055.08 × 426.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.22x = 449,495.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,495.73/704.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.29

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