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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.09, 1,067.76 and 573.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.09, 1,067.76 and 573.52 is: 858.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.09 : 1,067.76 = 573.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.09/1,067.76 = 573.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.09x = 1,067.76 × 573.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.09x = 612,381.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,381.72/713.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.77

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