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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.56, 1,069.01 and 541.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.56, 1,069.01 and 541.73 is: 810.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.56 : 1,069.01 = 541.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.56/1,069.01 = 541.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.56x = 1,069.01 × 541.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.56x = 579,114.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,114.79/714.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.45

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