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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.75, 1,069.16 and 576.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.75, 1,069.16 and 576.06 is: 864.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.75 : 1,069.16 = 576.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.75/1,069.16 = 576.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.75x = 1,069.16 × 576.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.75x = 615,900.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,900.31/712.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.12

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