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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.58, 1,074.86 and 573.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.58, 1,074.86 and 573.20 is: 859.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.58 : 1,074.86 = 573.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.58/1,074.86 = 573.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.58x = 1,074.86 × 573.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.58x = 616,109.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,109.75/716.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.79

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