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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.32, 1,072.39 and 560.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.32, 1,072.39 and 560.77 is: 841.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.32 : 1,072.39 = 560.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.32/1,072.39 = 560.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.32x = 1,072.39 × 560.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.32x = 601,367.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,367.14/714.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.88

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