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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.56, 1,052.52 and 581.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.56, 1,052.52 and 581.12 is: 870.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.56 : 1,052.52 = 581.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.56/1,052.52 = 581.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.56x = 1,052.52 × 581.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.56x = 611,640.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,640.42/702.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.59

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