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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.63, 1,067.73 and 575.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.63, 1,067.73 and 575.74 is: 862.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.63 : 1,067.73 = 575.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.63/1,067.73 = 575.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.63x = 1,067.73 × 575.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.63x = 614,734.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,734.87/712.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.63

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