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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.13, 1,066.98 and 575.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.13, 1,066.98 and 575.24 is: 861.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.13 : 1,066.98 = 575.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.13/1,066.98 = 575.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.13x = 1,066.98 × 575.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.13x = 613,769.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,769.58/712.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.88

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