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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.68, 1,072.08 and 426.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.68, 1,072.08 and 426.96 is: 639.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.68 : 1,072.08 = 426.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.68/1,072.08 = 426.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.68x = 1,072.08 × 426.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.68x = 457,735.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,735.28/715.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.58

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