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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.09, 984.27 and 573.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.09, 984.27 and 573.72 is: 790.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.09 : 984.27 = 573.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.09/984.27 = 573.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.09x = 984.27 × 573.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.09x = 564,695.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,695.38/714.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.79

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