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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.24, 1,069.74 and 570.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.24, 1,069.74 and 570.06 is: 853.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.24 : 1,069.74 = 570.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.24/1,069.74 = 570.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.24x = 1,069.74 × 570.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.24x = 609,815.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,815.98/714.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.80

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