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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.42, 1,077.02 and 571.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.42, 1,077.02 and 571.98 is: 859.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.42 : 1,077.02 = 571.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.42/1,077.02 = 571.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.42x = 1,077.02 × 571.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.42x = 616,031.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,031.04/716.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.88

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