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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.49, 1,068.62 and 569.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.49, 1,068.62 and 569.31 is: 852.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.49 : 1,068.62 = 569.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.49/1,068.62 = 569.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.49x = 1,068.62 × 569.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.49x = 608,373.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,373.21/713.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.67

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