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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.25, 1,079.91 and 573.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.25, 1,079.91 and 573.69 is: 864.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.25 : 1,079.91 = 573.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.25/1,079.91 = 573.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.25x = 1,079.91 × 573.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.25x = 619,533.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,533.57/716.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.97

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