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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.99, 1,070.87 and 570.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.99, 1,070.87 and 570.81 is: 854.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.99 : 1,070.87 = 570.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.99/1,070.87 = 570.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.99x = 1,070.87 × 570.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.99x = 611,260.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,260.45/714.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.92

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