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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.16, 1,068.10 and 621.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.16, 1,068.10 and 621.51 is: 929.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.16 : 1,068.10 = 621.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.16/1,068.10 = 621.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.16x = 1,068.10 × 621.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.16x = 663,837.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,837.28/714.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.54

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