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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.61, 1,070.02 and 584.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.61, 1,070.02 and 584.47 is: 875.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.61 : 1,070.02 = 584.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.61/1,070.02 = 584.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.61x = 1,070.02 × 584.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.61x = 625,394.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,394.59/714.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.16

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