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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.51, 1,070.54 and 577.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.51, 1,070.54 and 577.62 is: 865.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.51 : 1,070.54 = 577.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.51/1,070.54 = 577.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.51x = 1,070.54 × 577.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.51x = 618,365.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,365.31/714.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.44

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