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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.44, 986.46 and 631.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.44, 986.46 and 631.64 is: 872.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.44 : 986.46 = 631.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.44/986.46 = 631.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.44x = 986.46 × 631.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.44x = 623,087.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,087.59/714.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.13

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