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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.68, 1,070.94 and 531.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.68, 1,070.94 and 531.19 is: 795.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.68 : 1,070.94 = 531.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.68/1,070.94 = 531.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.68x = 1,070.94 × 531.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.68x = 568,872.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,872.62/714.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.98

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