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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.82, 1,069.23 and 569.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.82, 1,069.23 and 569.45 is: 854.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.82 : 1,069.23 = 569.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.82/1,069.23 = 569.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.82x = 1,069.23 × 569.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.82x = 608,873.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,873.02/712.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.18

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