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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.39, 1,068.23 and 573.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.39, 1,068.23 and 573.83 is: 859.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.39 : 1,068.23 = 573.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.39/1,068.23 = 573.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.39x = 1,068.23 × 573.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.39x = 612,984.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,984.49/713.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.25

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