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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.07, 1,072.88 and 424.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.07, 1,072.88 and 424.73 is: 635.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.07 : 1,072.88 = 424.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.07/1,072.88 = 424.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.07x = 1,072.88 × 424.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.07x = 455,680.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,680.02/717.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.48

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