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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.61, 1,069.48 and 599.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.61, 1,069.48 and 599.19 is: 896.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.61 : 1,069.48 = 599.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.61/1,069.48 = 599.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.61x = 1,069.48 × 599.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.61x = 640,816.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,816.37/714.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.74

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