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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.24, 1,069.20 and 570.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.24, 1,069.20 and 570.24 is: 853.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.24 : 1,069.20 = 570.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.24/1,069.20 = 570.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.24x = 1,069.20 × 570.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.24x = 609,700.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,700.61/714.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.64

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