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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.56, 1,072.80 and 585.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.56, 1,072.80 and 585.92 is: 879.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.56 : 1,072.80 = 585.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.56/1,072.80 = 585.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.56x = 1,072.80 × 585.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.56x = 628,574.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,574.98/714.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.67

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