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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.88, 1,073.34 and 407.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.88, 1,073.34 and 407.33 is: 611.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.88 : 1,073.34 = 407.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.88/1,073.34 = 407.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.88x = 1,073.34 × 407.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.88x = 437,201.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,201.67/714.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.58

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