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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.30, 1,069.71 and 581.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.30, 1,069.71 and 581.46 is: 870.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.30 : 1,069.71 = 581.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.30/1,069.71 = 581.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.30x = 1,069.71 × 581.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.30x = 621,993.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,993.58/714.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.77

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