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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712, 1,073.50 and 569.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712, 1,073.50 and 569.44 is: 858.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712 : 1,073.50 = 569.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712/1,073.50 = 569.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712x = 1,073.50 × 569.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712x = 611,293.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,293.84/712
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.56

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