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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.72, 1,074.52 and 661.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.72, 1,074.52 and 661.26 is: 994.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.72 : 1,074.52 = 661.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.72/1,074.52 = 661.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.72x = 1,074.52 × 661.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.72x = 710,537.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,537.10/714.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.15

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