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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.27, 1,072.01 and 406.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.27, 1,072.01 and 406.42 is: 609.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.27 : 1,072.01 = 406.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.27/1,072.01 = 406.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.27x = 1,072.01 × 406.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.27x = 435,686.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,686.30/714.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.97

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