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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.26, 1,055.22 and 429.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.26, 1,055.22 and 429.52 is: 643.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.26 : 1,055.22 = 429.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.26/1,055.22 = 429.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.26x = 1,055.22 × 429.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.26x = 453,238.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,238.09/704.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.57

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