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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.74, 1,061.55 and 571.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.74, 1,061.55 and 571.46 is: 855.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.74 : 1,061.55 = 571.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.74/1,061.55 = 571.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.74x = 1,061.55 × 571.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.74x = 606,633.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,633.36/708.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.93

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