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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.84, 1,052.76 and 575.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.84, 1,052.76 and 575.12 is: 862.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.84 : 1,052.76 = 575.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.84/1,052.76 = 575.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.84x = 1,052.76 × 575.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.84x = 605,463.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,463.33/701.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.68

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