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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.91, 1,073.27 and 569.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.91, 1,073.27 and 569.48 is: 856.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.91 : 1,073.27 = 569.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.91/1,073.27 = 569.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.91x = 1,073.27 × 569.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.91x = 611,205.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,205.80/713.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.14

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