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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.45, 1,062.06 and 692.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.45, 1,062.06 and 692.58 is: 1,029.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.45 : 1,062.06 = 692.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.45/1,062.06 = 692.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.45x = 1,062.06 × 692.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.45x = 735,561.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,561.51/714.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.55

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