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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.40, 985.80 and 662.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.40, 985.80 and 662.14 is: 913.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.40 : 985.80 = 662.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.40/985.80 = 662.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.40x = 985.80 × 662.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.40x = 652,737.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,737.61/714.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.69

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