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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.89, 1,073.39 and 562.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.89, 1,073.39 and 562.68 is: 844.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.89 : 1,073.39 = 562.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.89/1,073.39 = 562.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.89x = 1,073.39 × 562.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.89x = 603,972.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,972.27/714.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.84

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