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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.24, 983.30 and 564.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.24, 983.30 and 564.58 is: 777.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.24 : 983.30 = 564.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.24/983.30 = 564.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.24x = 983.30 × 564.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.24x = 555,151.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,151.51/714.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.26

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