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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.60, 1,051.20 and 572.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.60, 1,051.20 and 572.96 is: 858.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.60 : 1,051.20 = 572.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.60/1,051.20 = 572.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.60x = 1,051.20 × 572.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.60x = 602,295.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,295.55/701.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.46

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