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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.14, 984.96 and 614.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.14, 984.96 and 614.71 is: 847.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.14 : 984.96 = 614.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.14/984.96 = 614.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.14x = 984.96 × 614.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.14x = 605,466.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,466.82/714.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.83

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