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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.59, 1,067.02 and 573.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.59, 1,067.02 and 573.02 is: 858.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.59 : 1,067.02 = 573.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.59/1,067.02 = 573.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.59x = 1,067.02 × 573.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.59x = 611,420.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,420.94/712.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.03

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