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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.91, 1,070.26 and 567.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.91, 1,070.26 and 567.48 is: 853.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.91 : 1,070.26 = 567.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.91/1,070.26 = 567.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.91x = 1,070.26 × 567.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.91x = 607,353.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,353.92/711.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.13

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