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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.10, 1,069.65 and 573.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.10, 1,069.65 and 573.90 is: 860.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.10 : 1,069.65 = 573.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.10/1,069.65 = 573.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.10x = 1,069.65 × 573.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.10x = 613,872.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,872.14/713.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.85

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