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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.45, 1,070.26 and 405.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.45, 1,070.26 and 405.37 is: 607.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.45 : 1,070.26 = 405.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.45/1,070.26 = 405.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.45x = 1,070.26 × 405.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.45x = 433,851.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,851.30/714.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.25

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