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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.40, 1,072.05 and 617.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.40, 1,072.05 and 617.58 is: 926.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.40 : 1,072.05 = 617.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.40/1,072.05 = 617.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.40x = 1,072.05 × 617.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.40x = 662,076.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,076.64/714.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.76

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