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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.17, 1,071.62 and 540.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.17, 1,071.62 and 540.77 is: 811.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.17 : 1,071.62 = 540.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.17/1,071.62 = 540.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.17x = 1,071.62 × 540.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.17x = 579,499.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,499.92/714.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.44

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