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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.53, 1,071.54 and 422.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.53, 1,071.54 and 422.16 is: 633.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.53 : 1,071.54 = 422.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.53/1,071.54 = 422.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.53x = 1,071.54 × 422.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.53x = 452,361.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,361.33/714.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.09

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