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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.33, 1,071.72 and 454.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.33, 1,071.72 and 454.55 is: 681.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.33 : 1,071.72 = 454.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.33/1,071.72 = 454.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.33x = 1,071.72 × 454.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.33x = 487,144.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,144.97/714.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.96

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