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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.16, 1,066.87 and 570.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.16, 1,066.87 and 570.04 is: 851.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.16 : 1,066.87 = 570.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.16/1,066.87 = 570.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.16x = 1,066.87 × 570.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.16x = 608,158.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,158.57/714.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.57

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