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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.39, 984.96 and 607.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.39, 984.96 and 607.94 is: 838.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.39 : 984.96 = 607.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.39/984.96 = 607.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.39x = 984.96 × 607.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.39x = 598,793.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,793.54/714.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.19

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