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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.33, 1,053.86 and 425.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.33, 1,053.86 and 425.69 is: 636.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.33 : 1,053.86 = 425.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.33/1,053.86 = 425.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.33x = 1,053.86 × 425.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.33x = 448,610.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,610.27/704.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.94

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