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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.21, 1,071.50 and 421.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.21, 1,071.50 and 421.97 is: 633.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.21 : 1,071.50 = 421.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.21/1,071.50 = 421.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.21x = 1,071.50 × 421.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.21x = 452,133.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,133.39/714.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.05

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