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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.40, 1,071.46 and 593.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.40, 1,071.46 and 593.44 is: 890.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.40 : 1,071.46 = 593.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.40/1,071.46 = 593.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.40x = 1,071.46 × 593.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.40x = 635,847.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,847.22/714.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.04

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