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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.11, 1,063.68 and 572.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.11, 1,063.68 and 572.41 is: 857.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.11 : 1,063.68 = 572.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.11/1,063.68 = 572.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.11x = 1,063.68 × 572.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.11x = 608,861.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,861.07/710.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.42

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