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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.42, 1,071.99 and 541.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.42, 1,071.99 and 541.03 is: 811.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.42 : 1,071.99 = 541.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.42/1,071.99 = 541.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.42x = 1,071.99 × 541.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.42x = 579,978.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,978.75/714.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.82

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