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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.21, 1,072.13 and 426.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.21, 1,072.13 and 426.26 is: 639.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.21 : 1,072.13 = 426.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.21/1,072.13 = 426.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.21x = 1,072.13 × 426.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.21x = 457,006.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,006.13/714.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.88

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