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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.20, 997.45 and 714.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.20, 997.45 and 714.20 is: 997.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.20 : 997.45 = 714.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.20/997.45 = 714.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.20x = 997.45 × 714.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.20x = 712,378.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,378.79/714.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.45

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