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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.06, 1,066.14 and 631.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.06, 1,066.14 and 631.26 is: 942.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.06 : 1,066.14 = 631.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.06/1,066.14 = 631.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.06x = 1,066.14 × 631.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.06x = 673,011.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,011.54/714.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.51

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