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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714, 984.69 and 556.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714, 984.69 and 556.32 is: 767.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714 : 984.69 = 556.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714/984.69 = 556.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714x = 984.69 × 556.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714x = 547,802.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,802.74/714
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.23

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