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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.76, 1,067.92 and 575.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.76, 1,067.92 and 575.87 is: 862.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.76 : 1,067.92 = 575.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.76/1,067.92 = 575.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.76x = 1,067.92 × 575.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.76x = 614,976.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,976.31/712.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.82

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