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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714, 1,068.92 and 577.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714, 1,068.92 and 577.31 is: 864.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714 : 1,068.92 = 577.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714/1,068.92 = 577.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714x = 1,068.92 × 577.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714x = 617,098.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,098.21/714
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.28

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