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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.93, 1,071.29 and 570.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.93, 1,071.29 and 570.56 is: 856.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.93 : 1,071.29 = 570.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.93/1,071.29 = 570.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.93x = 1,071.29 × 570.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.93x = 611,231.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,231.29/713.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.16

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