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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.44, 1,067.24 and 566.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.44, 1,067.24 and 566.44 is: 848.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.44 : 1,067.24 = 566.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.44/1,067.24 = 566.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.44x = 1,067.24 × 566.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.44x = 604,519.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,519.26/712.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.53

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