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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.10, 1,071.67 and 471.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.10, 1,071.67 and 471.14 is: 707.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.10 : 1,071.67 = 471.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.10/1,071.67 = 471.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.10x = 1,071.67 × 471.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.10x = 504,906.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,906.60/714.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.05

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