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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.12, 1,059.18 and 569.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.12, 1,059.18 and 569.42 is: 852.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.12 : 1,059.18 = 569.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.12/1,059.18 = 569.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.12x = 1,059.18 × 569.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.12x = 603,118.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,118.28/707.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.92

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