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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.36, 1,070.04 and 425.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.36, 1,070.04 and 425.64 is: 637.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.36 : 1,070.04 = 425.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.36/1,070.04 = 425.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.36x = 1,070.04 × 425.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.36x = 455,451.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,451.83/714.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.57

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