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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.23, 1,053.36 and 571.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.23, 1,053.36 and 571.64 is: 857.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.23 : 1,053.36 = 571.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.23/1,053.36 = 571.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.23x = 1,053.36 × 571.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.23x = 602,137.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,137.44/702.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.47

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