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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.56 : 1,070 = 592.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.56/1,070 = 592.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.56x = 1,070 × 592.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.56x = 633,932.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,932.20/714.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.16

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