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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.49, 986.29 and 604.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.49, 986.29 and 604.53 is: 834.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.49 : 986.29 = 604.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.49/986.29 = 604.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.49x = 986.29 × 604.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.49x = 596,241.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,241.34/714.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.50

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