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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.24, 1,070.10 and 505.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.24, 1,070.10 and 505.58 is: 757.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.24 : 1,070.10 = 505.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.24/1,070.10 = 505.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.24x = 1,070.10 × 505.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.24x = 541,015.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,015.81/714.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.47

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