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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.97, 1,072.36 and 532.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.97, 1,072.36 and 532.63 is: 798.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.97 : 1,072.36 = 532.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.97/1,072.36 = 532.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.97x = 1,072.36 × 532.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.97x = 571,171.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,171.11/714.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.87

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