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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.06, 1,072.11 and 455.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.06, 1,072.11 and 455.70 is: 684.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.06 : 1,072.11 = 455.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.06/1,072.11 = 455.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.06x = 1,072.11 × 455.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.06x = 488,560.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,560.53/714.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.20

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