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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.05, 1,068.48 and 557.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.05, 1,068.48 and 557.61 is: 836.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.05 : 1,068.48 = 557.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.05/1,068.48 = 557.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.05x = 1,068.48 × 557.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.05x = 595,795.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,795.13/712.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.73

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