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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.46, 1,072.74 and 569.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.46, 1,072.74 and 569.52 is: 852.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.46 : 1,072.74 = 569.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.46/1,072.74 = 569.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.46x = 1,072.74 × 569.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.46x = 610,946.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,946.88/716.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.73

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