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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.32, 984.84 and 566.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.32, 984.84 and 566.69 is: 781.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.32 : 984.84 = 566.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.32/984.84 = 566.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.32x = 984.84 × 566.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.32x = 558,098.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,098.98/714.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.31

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