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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.16, 1,070.12 and 425.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.16, 1,070.12 and 425.44 is: 637.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.16 : 1,070.12 = 425.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.16/1,070.12 = 425.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.16x = 1,070.12 × 425.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.16x = 455,271.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,271.85/714.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.49

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