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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.02, 1,069.88 and 530.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.02, 1,069.88 and 530.48 is: 794.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.02 : 1,069.88 = 530.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.02/1,069.88 = 530.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.02x = 1,069.88 × 530.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.02x = 567,549.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,549.96/714.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.87

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