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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.71, 1,070.18 and 575.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.71, 1,070.18 and 575.14 is: 861.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.71 : 1,070.18 = 575.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.71/1,070.18 = 575.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.71x = 1,070.18 × 575.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.71x = 615,501.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,501.89/714.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.20

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