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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.78, 1,070.43 and 425.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.78, 1,070.43 and 425.78 is: 638.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.78 : 1,070.43 = 425.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.78/1,070.43 = 425.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.78x = 1,070.43 × 425.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.78x = 455,767.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,767.69/713.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.53

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