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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.11, 986.56 and 610.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.11, 986.56 and 610.27 is: 843.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.11 : 986.56 = 610.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.11/986.56 = 610.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.11x = 986.56 × 610.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.11x = 602,063.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,063.98/714.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.10

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