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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.45, 1,069.77 and 425.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.45, 1,069.77 and 425.09 is: 637.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.45 : 1,069.77 = 425.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.45/1,069.77 = 425.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.45x = 1,069.77 × 425.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.45x = 454,752.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,752.80/713.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.40

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