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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.70, 998.15 and 714.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.70, 998.15 and 714.70 is: 998.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.70 : 998.15 = 714.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.70/998.15 = 714.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.70x = 998.15 × 714.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.70x = 713,377.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,377.81/714.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.15

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