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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.48, 985.32 and 566.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.48, 985.32 and 566.88 is: 781.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.48 : 985.32 = 566.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.48/985.32 = 566.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.48x = 985.32 × 566.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.48x = 558,558.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,558.20/714.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.77

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