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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.26, 1,065.66 and 574.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.26, 1,065.66 and 574.37 is: 860.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.26 : 1,065.66 = 574.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.26/1,065.66 = 574.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.26x = 1,065.66 × 574.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.26x = 612,077.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,077.81/711.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.56

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