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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.72, 1,072.20 and 523.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.72, 1,072.20 and 523.68 is: 785.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.72 : 1,072.20 = 523.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.72/1,072.20 = 523.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.72x = 1,072.20 × 523.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.72x = 561,489.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,489.70/714.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.61

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