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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.20, 1,073.09 and 424.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.20, 1,073.09 and 424.86 is: 635.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.20 : 1,073.09 = 424.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.20/1,073.09 = 424.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.20x = 1,073.09 × 424.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.20x = 455,912.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,912.49/717.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.68

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