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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.49, 1,069.29 and 599.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.49, 1,069.29 and 599.06 is: 896.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.49 : 1,069.29 = 599.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.49/1,069.29 = 599.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.49x = 1,069.29 × 599.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.49x = 640,568.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,568.87/714.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.54

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