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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.32, 1,070.58 and 406.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.32, 1,070.58 and 406.43 is: 609.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.32 : 1,070.58 = 406.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.32/1,070.58 = 406.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.32x = 1,070.58 × 406.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.32x = 435,110.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,110.48/714.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.13

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