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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.30, 1,069.62 and 421.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.30, 1,069.62 and 421.57 is: 631.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.30 : 1,069.62 = 421.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.30/1,069.62 = 421.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.30x = 1,069.62 × 421.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.30x = 450,919.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,919.70/714.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.27

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