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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.08, 985.26 and 582.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.08, 985.26 and 582.88 is: 804.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.08 : 985.26 = 582.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.08/985.26 = 582.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.08x = 985.26 × 582.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.08x = 574,288.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,288.35/714.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.24

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