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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.11, 1,062.18 and 571.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.11, 1,062.18 and 571.41 is: 855.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.11 : 1,062.18 = 571.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.11/1,062.18 = 571.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.11x = 1,062.18 × 571.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.11x = 606,940.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,940.27/709.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.92

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