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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.06, 1,069.72 and 404.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.06, 1,069.72 and 404.97 is: 606.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.06 : 1,069.72 = 404.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.06/1,069.72 = 404.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.06x = 1,069.72 × 404.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.06x = 433,197.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,197.13/714.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.67

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