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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.82, 1,074 and 425.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.82, 1,074 and 425.47 is: 636.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.82 : 1,074 = 425.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.82/1,074 = 425.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.82x = 1,074 × 425.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.82x = 456,954.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,954.78/717.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.59

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