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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.18, 1,078.14 and 425.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.18, 1,078.14 and 425.96 is: 638.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.18 : 1,078.14 = 425.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.18/1,078.14 = 425.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.18x = 1,078.14 × 425.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.18x = 459,250.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,250.83/719.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.57

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