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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.12, 1,074.66 and 424.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.12, 1,074.66 and 424.68 is: 636.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.12 : 1,074.66 = 424.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.12/1,074.66 = 424.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.12x = 1,074.66 × 424.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.12x = 456,386.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,386.61/717.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.42

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