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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.73, 1,069.74 and 529.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.73, 1,069.74 and 529.56 is: 794.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.73 : 1,069.74 = 529.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.73/1,069.74 = 529.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.73x = 1,069.74 × 529.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.73x = 566,491.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,491.51/712.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.82

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