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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.28, 1,072.89 and 426.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.28, 1,072.89 and 426.50 is: 639.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.28 : 1,072.89 = 426.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.28/1,072.89 = 426.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.28x = 1,072.89 × 426.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.28x = 457,587.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,587.59/715.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.73

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