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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.02, 982.40 and 620.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.02, 982.40 and 620.52 is: 853.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.02 : 982.40 = 620.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.02/982.40 = 620.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.02x = 982.40 × 620.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.02x = 609,598.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,598.85/714.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.76

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