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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.03, 1,074 and 427.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.03, 1,074 and 427.25 is: 640.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.03 : 1,074 = 427.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.03/1,074 = 427.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.03x = 1,074 × 427.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.03x = 458,866.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,866.50/716.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.85

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