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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.90, 1,069.34 and 602.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.90, 1,069.34 and 602.22 is: 900.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.90 : 1,069.34 = 602.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.90/1,069.34 = 602.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.90x = 1,069.34 × 602.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.90x = 643,977.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,977.93/714.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.79

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