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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.79, 1,070.70 and 567.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.79, 1,070.70 and 567.76 is: 850.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.79 : 1,070.70 = 567.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.79/1,070.70 = 567.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.79x = 1,070.70 × 567.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.79x = 607,900.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,900.63/714.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.46

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