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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.20, 1,063.48 and 582.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.20, 1,063.48 and 582.45 is: 869.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.20 : 1,063.48 = 582.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.20/1,063.48 = 582.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.20x = 1,063.48 × 582.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.20x = 619,423.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,423.93/712.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.73

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