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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.51, 1,067.32 and 581.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.51, 1,067.32 and 581.92 is: 871.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.51 : 1,067.32 = 581.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.51/1,067.32 = 581.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.51x = 1,067.32 × 581.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.51x = 621,094.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,094.85/712.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.70

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