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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.96, 987.12 and 591.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.96, 987.12 and 591.84 is: 817.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.96 : 987.12 = 591.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.96/987.12 = 591.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.96x = 987.12 × 591.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.96x = 584,217.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,217.10/714.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.13

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