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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.54, 1,071.94 and 406.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.54, 1,071.94 and 406.52 is: 609.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.54 : 1,071.94 = 406.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.54/1,071.94 = 406.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.54x = 1,071.94 × 406.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.54x = 435,765.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,765.05/714.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.85

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