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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.56, 1,073.72 and 572.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.56, 1,073.72 and 572.24 is: 857.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.56 : 1,073.72 = 572.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.56/1,073.72 = 572.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.56x = 1,073.72 × 572.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.56x = 614,425.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,425.53/716.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.47

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