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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.73, 1,072.63 and 531.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.73, 1,072.63 and 531.57 is: 797.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.73 : 1,072.63 = 531.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.73/1,072.63 = 531.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.73x = 1,072.63 × 531.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.73x = 570,173.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,173.59/714.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.75

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