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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.21, 1,068.93 and 525.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.21, 1,068.93 and 525.54 is: 786.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.21 : 1,068.93 = 525.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.21/1,068.93 = 525.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.21x = 1,068.93 × 525.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.21x = 561,765.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,765.47/714.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.56

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