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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.48, 1,071.10 and 425.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.48, 1,071.10 and 425.16 is: 638.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.48 : 1,071.10 = 425.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.48/1,071.10 = 425.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.48x = 1,071.10 × 425.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.48x = 455,388.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,388.88/713.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.26

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