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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.94, 984.33 and 622.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.94, 984.33 and 622.90 is: 857.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.94 : 984.33 = 622.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.94/984.33 = 622.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.94x = 984.33 × 622.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.94x = 613,139.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,139.16/714.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.61

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