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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.36, 987.03 and 568.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.36, 987.03 and 568.29 is: 785.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.36 : 987.03 = 568.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.36/987.03 = 568.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.36x = 987.03 × 568.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.36x = 560,919.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,919.28/714.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.21

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