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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.16, 1,065.38 and 569.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.16, 1,065.38 and 569.04 is: 850.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.16 : 1,065.38 = 569.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.16/1,065.38 = 569.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.16x = 1,065.38 × 569.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.16x = 606,240.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,240.99/713.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.08

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