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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.06, 1,071.06 and 692.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.06, 1,071.06 and 692.16 is: 1,038.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.06 : 1,071.06 = 692.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.06/1,071.06 = 692.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.06x = 1,071.06 × 692.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.06x = 741,344.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,344.89/714.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.21

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