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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714, 1,071 and 401.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714, 1,071 and 401.67 is: 602.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714 : 1,071 = 401.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714/1,071 = 401.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714x = 1,071 × 401.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714x = 430,188.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,188.57/714
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.51

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