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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.80, 1,067.04 and 583.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.80, 1,067.04 and 583.20 is: 873.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.80 : 1,067.04 = 583.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.80/1,067.04 = 583.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.80x = 1,067.04 × 583.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.80x = 622,297.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,297.73/712.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.03

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