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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.99, 1,074.28 and 455.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.99, 1,074.28 and 455.12 is: 683.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.99 : 1,074.28 = 455.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.99/1,074.28 = 455.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.99x = 1,074.28 × 455.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.99x = 488,926.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,926.31/714.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.82

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