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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.16, 1,067.16 and 528.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.16, 1,067.16 and 528.70 is: 792.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.16 : 1,067.16 = 528.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.16/1,067.16 = 528.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.16x = 1,067.16 × 528.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.16x = 564,207.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,207.49/712.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.25

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