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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.42, 1,070.01 and 425.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.42, 1,070.01 and 425.25 is: 636.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.42 : 1,070.01 = 425.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.42/1,070.01 = 425.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.42x = 1,070.01 × 425.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.42x = 455,021.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,021.75/714.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.91

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