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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.61, 1,068.53 and 583.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.61, 1,068.53 and 583.47 is: 873.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.61 : 1,068.53 = 583.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.61/1,068.53 = 583.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.61x = 1,068.53 × 583.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.61x = 623,452.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,452.28/713.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.66

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