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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.94, 986.67 and 692.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.94, 986.67 and 692.26 is: 955.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.94 : 986.67 = 692.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.94/986.67 = 692.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.94x = 986.67 × 692.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.94x = 683,032.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,032.17/714.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.37

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