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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.14, 1,053.29 and 573.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.14, 1,053.29 and 573.23 is: 859.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.14 : 1,053.29 = 573.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.14/1,053.29 = 573.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.14x = 1,053.29 × 573.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.14x = 603,772.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,772.34/702.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.91

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