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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.49, 1,075.21 and 425.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.49, 1,075.21 and 425.05 is: 636.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.49 : 1,075.21 = 425.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.49/1,075.21 = 425.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.49x = 1,075.21 × 425.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.49x = 457,014.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,014.26/717.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.96

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