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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.78, 1,071.09 and 584.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.78, 1,071.09 and 584.19 is: 875.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.78 : 1,071.09 = 584.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.78/1,071.09 = 584.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.78x = 1,071.09 × 584.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.78x = 625,720.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,720.07/714.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.40

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