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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.18, 1,066.44 and 572.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.18, 1,066.44 and 572.70 is: 857.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.18 : 1,066.44 = 572.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.18/1,066.44 = 572.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.18x = 1,066.44 × 572.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.18x = 610,750.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,750.19/712.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.58

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