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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.14, 982.95 and 714.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.14, 982.95 and 714.04 is: 978.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.14 : 982.95 = 714.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.14/982.95 = 714.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.14x = 982.95 × 714.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.14x = 701,865.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,865.62/717.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.70

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