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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.57, 1,072.26 and 406.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.57, 1,072.26 and 406.77 is: 610.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.57 : 1,072.26 = 406.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.57/1,072.26 = 406.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.57x = 1,072.26 × 406.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.57x = 436,163.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,163.20/714.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.39

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