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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.24, 1,071.90 and 505.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.24, 1,071.90 and 505.98 is: 759.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.24 : 1,071.90 = 505.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.24/1,071.90 = 505.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.24x = 1,071.90 × 505.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.24x = 542,359.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,359.96/714.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.35

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