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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.78, 1,077.06 and 425.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.78, 1,077.06 and 425.64 is: 638.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.78 : 1,077.06 = 425.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.78/1,077.06 = 425.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.78x = 1,077.06 × 425.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.78x = 458,439.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,439.82/717.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.69

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