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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.53, 1,065.82 and 597.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.53, 1,065.82 and 597.67 is: 891.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.53 : 1,065.82 = 597.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.53/1,065.82 = 597.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.53x = 1,065.82 × 597.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.53x = 637,004.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,004.94/714.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.50

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