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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.06, 1,068.26 and 541.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.06, 1,068.26 and 541.22 is: 809.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.06 : 1,068.26 = 541.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.06/1,068.26 = 541.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.06x = 1,068.26 × 541.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.06x = 578,163.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,163.68/714.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.69

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