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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.22, 1,071.30 and 427.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.22, 1,071.30 and 427.48 is: 641.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.22 : 1,071.30 = 427.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.22/1,071.30 = 427.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.22x = 1,071.30 × 427.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.22x = 457,959.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,959.32/714.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.20

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