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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.92, 1,066.50 and 573.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.92, 1,066.50 and 573.84 is: 862.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.92 : 1,066.50 = 573.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.92/1,066.50 = 573.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.92x = 1,066.50 × 573.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.92x = 612,000.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,000.36/709.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.07

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