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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.54, 1,070.50 and 599.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.54, 1,070.50 and 599.72 is: 898.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.54 : 1,070.50 = 599.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.54/1,070.50 = 599.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.54x = 1,070.50 × 599.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.54x = 642,000.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,000.26/714.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.48

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