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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.64, 1,372.14 and 711.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.64, 1,372.14 and 711.69 is: 1,067.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.64 : 1,372.14 = 711.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.64/1,372.14 = 711.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.64x = 1,372.14 × 711.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.64x = 976,538.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,538.32/914.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.68

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