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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.78, 1,070.73 and 457.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.78, 1,070.73 and 457.50 is: 685.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.78 : 1,070.73 = 457.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.78/1,070.73 = 457.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.78x = 1,070.73 × 457.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.78x = 489,858.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,858.98/714.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.33

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