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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.00, 1,075.83 and 425.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.00, 1,075.83 and 425.08 is: 637.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.00 : 1,075.83 = 425.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.00/1,075.83 = 425.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.00x = 1,075.83 × 425.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.00x = 457,315.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,315.96/717.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.82

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