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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.60, 1,071.90 and 704.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.60, 1,071.90 and 704.37 is: 1,056.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.60 : 1,071.90 = 704.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.60/1,071.90 = 704.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.60x = 1,071.90 × 704.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.60x = 755,008.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,008.84/714.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.55

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