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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.56, 1,072.22 and 571.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.56, 1,072.22 and 571.24 is: 855.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.56 : 1,072.22 = 571.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.56/1,072.22 = 571.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.56x = 1,072.22 × 571.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.56x = 612,494.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,494.95/715.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.97

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