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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.72, 1,068.30 and 577.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.72, 1,068.30 and 577.16 is: 863.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.72 : 1,068.30 = 577.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.72/1,068.30 = 577.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.72x = 1,068.30 × 577.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.72x = 616,580.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,580.03/713.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.90

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