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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.80, 1,072.02 and 427

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.80, 1,072.02 and 427 is: 641.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.80 : 1,072.02 = 427 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.80/1,072.02 = 427/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.80x = 1,072.02 × 427
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.80x = 457,752.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,752.54/713.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.29

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