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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.16, 983.55 and 576.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.16, 983.55 and 576.87 is: 794.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.16 : 983.55 = 576.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.16/983.55 = 576.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.16x = 983.55 × 576.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.16x = 567,380.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,380.49/714.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.47

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