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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.70, 1,069.05 and 583.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.70, 1,069.05 and 583.10 is: 874.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.70 : 1,069.05 = 583.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.70/1,069.05 = 583.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.70x = 1,069.05 × 583.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.70x = 623,363.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,363.06/712.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.65

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