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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.26, 1,070.16 and 577.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.26, 1,070.16 and 577.37 is: 865.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.26 : 1,070.16 = 577.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.26/1,070.16 = 577.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.26x = 1,070.16 × 577.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.26x = 617,872.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,872.93/714.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.06

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