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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.63, 1,061.73 and 571.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.63, 1,061.73 and 571.74 is: 856.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.63 : 1,061.73 = 571.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.63/1,061.73 = 571.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.63x = 1,061.73 × 571.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.63x = 607,033.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,033.51/708.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.63

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