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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.24, 1,071.53 and 421.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.24, 1,071.53 and 421.98 is: 633.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.24 : 1,071.53 = 421.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.24/1,071.53 = 421.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.24x = 1,071.53 × 421.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.24x = 452,164.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,164.23/714.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.07

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