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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.32, 1,067.52 and 585.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.32, 1,067.52 and 585.60 is: 877.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.32 : 1,067.52 = 585.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.32/1,067.52 = 585.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.32x = 1,067.52 × 585.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.32x = 625,139.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,139.71/712.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.61

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