Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.81, 1,070.67 and 425
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 713.81, 1,070.67 and 425 is: 637.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
713.81 : 1,070.67 = 425 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
713.81/1,070.67 = 425/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
713.81x = 1,070.67 × 425 - Step 4: Simplify right side
713.81x = 455,034.75 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 455,034.75/713.81 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 637.47
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