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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.75, 1,073.12 and 569.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.75, 1,073.12 and 569.19 is: 858.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.75 : 1,073.12 = 569.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.75/1,073.12 = 569.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.75x = 1,073.12 × 569.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.75x = 610,810.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,810.60/711.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.18

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