Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.56, 1,070 and 592.46
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 714.56, 1,070 and 592.46 is: 887.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
714.56 : 1,070 = 592.46 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
714.56/1,070 = 592.46/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
714.56x = 1,070 × 592.46 - Step 4: Simplify right side
714.56x = 633,932.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 633,932.20/714.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 887.16
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