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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.61, 1,073.28 and 587.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.61, 1,073.28 and 587.01 is: 879.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.61 : 1,073.28 = 587.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.61/1,073.28 = 587.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.61x = 1,073.28 × 587.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.61x = 630,026.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,026.09/716.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.18

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