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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.61, 1,070.43 and 576.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.61, 1,070.43 and 576.91 is: 864.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.61 : 1,070.43 = 576.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.61/1,070.43 = 576.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.61x = 1,070.43 × 576.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.61x = 617,541.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,541.77/714.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.17

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