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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.76, 1,069.58 and 422.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.76, 1,069.58 and 422.42 is: 632.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.76 : 1,069.58 = 422.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.76/1,069.58 = 422.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.76x = 1,069.58 × 422.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.76x = 451,813.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,813.27/714.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.12

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