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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.78, 1,067.40 and 610.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.78, 1,067.40 and 610.86 is: 912.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.78 : 1,067.40 = 610.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.78/1,067.40 = 610.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.78x = 1,067.40 × 610.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.78x = 652,031.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,031.96/714.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.21

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