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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.63, 1,070.26 and 599.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.63, 1,070.26 and 599.81 is: 898.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.63 : 1,070.26 = 599.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.63/1,070.26 = 599.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.63x = 1,070.26 × 599.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.63x = 641,952.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,952.65/714.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.30

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