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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.80, 1,073.52 and 428

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.80, 1,073.52 and 428 is: 642.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.80 : 1,073.52 = 428 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.80/1,073.52 = 428/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.80x = 1,073.52 × 428
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.80x = 459,466.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,466.56/714.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.79

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