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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.42, 1,063.26 and 710.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.42, 1,063.26 and 710.10 is: 1,056.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.42 : 1,063.26 = 710.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.42/1,063.26 = 710.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.42x = 1,063.26 × 710.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.42x = 755,020.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,020.93/714.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.83

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