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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.93, 1,072.74 and 622.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.93, 1,072.74 and 622.56 is: 934.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.93 : 1,072.74 = 622.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.93/1,072.74 = 622.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.93x = 1,072.74 × 622.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.93x = 667,839.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,839.65/714.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.13

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