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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.44, 1,069.23 and 568.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.44, 1,069.23 and 568.64 is: 851.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.44 : 1,069.23 = 568.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.44/1,069.23 = 568.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.44x = 1,069.23 × 568.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.44x = 608,006.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,006.95/714.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.03

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