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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.72, 1,069.27 and 541.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.72, 1,069.27 and 541.89 is: 810.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.72 : 1,069.27 = 541.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.72/1,069.27 = 541.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.72x = 1,069.27 × 541.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.72x = 579,425.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,425.37/714.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.70

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