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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.80, 1,074.58 and 427.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.80, 1,074.58 and 427.63 is: 641.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.80 : 1,074.58 = 427.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.80/1,074.58 = 427.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.80x = 1,074.58 × 427.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.80x = 459,522.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,522.65/716.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.08

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