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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.66, 1,071.99 and 425.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.66, 1,071.99 and 425.22 is: 637.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.66 : 1,071.99 = 425.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.66/1,071.99 = 425.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.66x = 1,071.99 × 425.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.66x = 455,831.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,831.59/714.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.83

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