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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.56, 1,070.93 and 406.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.56, 1,070.93 and 406.56 is: 609.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.56 : 1,070.93 = 406.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.56/1,070.93 = 406.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.56x = 1,070.93 × 406.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.56x = 435,398.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,398.32/714.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.32

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