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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.95, 1,077.26 and 426.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.95, 1,077.26 and 426.03 is: 639.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.95 : 1,077.26 = 426.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.95/1,077.26 = 426.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.95x = 1,077.26 × 426.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.95x = 458,942.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,942.95/717.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.24

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