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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.36, 1,072.01 and 538.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.36, 1,072.01 and 538.29 is: 807.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.36 : 1,072.01 = 538.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.36/1,072.01 = 538.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.36x = 1,072.01 × 538.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.36x = 577,049.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,049.57/714.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.79

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