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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.12, 1,069.70 and 662.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.12, 1,069.70 and 662.22 is: 991.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.12 : 1,069.70 = 662.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.12/1,069.70 = 662.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.12x = 1,069.70 × 662.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.12x = 708,373.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,373.42/714.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.95

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