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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.73, 986.49 and 575.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.73, 986.49 and 575.77 is: 794.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.73 : 986.49 = 575.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.73/986.49 = 575.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.73x = 986.49 × 575.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.73x = 567,991.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,991.35/714.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.69

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