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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.46, 1,076.49 and 425.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.46, 1,076.49 and 425.88 is: 637.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.46 : 1,076.49 = 425.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.46/1,076.49 = 425.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.46x = 1,076.49 × 425.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.46x = 458,455.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,455.56/719.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.22

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