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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.18, 1,061.94 and 569.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.18, 1,061.94 and 569.70 is: 853.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.18 : 1,061.94 = 569.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.18/1,061.94 = 569.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.18x = 1,061.94 × 569.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.18x = 604,987.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,987.22/709.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.08

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