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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.12, 1,069.80 and 530.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.12, 1,069.80 and 530.97 is: 795.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.12 : 1,069.80 = 530.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.12/1,069.80 = 530.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.12x = 1,069.80 × 530.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.12x = 568,031.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,031.71/714.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.43

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