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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.13, 1,073.69 and 569.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.13, 1,073.69 and 569.57 is: 858.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.13 : 1,073.69 = 569.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.13/1,073.69 = 569.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.13x = 1,073.69 × 569.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.13x = 611,535.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,535.53/712.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.75

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