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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710, 1,065.88 and 574.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710, 1,065.88 and 574.64 is: 862.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710 : 1,065.88 = 574.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710/1,065.88 = 574.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710x = 1,065.88 × 574.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710x = 612,497.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,497.28/710
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.67

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