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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.48, 1,067.28 and 566.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.48, 1,067.28 and 566.46 is: 848.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.48 : 1,067.28 = 566.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.48/1,067.28 = 566.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.48x = 1,067.28 × 566.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.48x = 604,571.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,571.43/712.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.55

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