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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.52, 1,063.56 and 573.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.52, 1,063.56 and 573.16 is: 860.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.52 : 1,063.56 = 573.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.52/1,063.56 = 573.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.52x = 1,063.56 × 573.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.52x = 609,590.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,590.05/708.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.37

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