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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.89, 984.96 and 620.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.89, 984.96 and 620.73 is: 855.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.89 : 984.96 = 620.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.89/984.96 = 620.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.89x = 984.96 × 620.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.89x = 611,394.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,394.22/714.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.23

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