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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.26, 1,067.16 and 575.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.26, 1,067.16 and 575.37 is: 862.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.26 : 1,067.16 = 575.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.26/1,067.16 = 575.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.26x = 1,067.16 × 575.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.26x = 614,011.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,011.85/712.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.06

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