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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.07, 1,076.49 and 425.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.07, 1,076.49 and 425.25 is: 637.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.07 : 1,076.49 = 425.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.07/1,076.49 = 425.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.07x = 1,076.49 × 425.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.07x = 457,777.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,777.37/718.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.52

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