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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.74, 1,066.83 and 709.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.74, 1,066.83 and 709.70 is: 1,059.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.74 : 1,066.83 = 709.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.74/1,066.83 = 709.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.74x = 1,066.83 × 709.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.74x = 757,125.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,125.70/714.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.30

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