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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717, 1,073.88 and 572.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717, 1,073.88 and 572.28 is: 857.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717 : 1,073.88 = 572.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717/1,073.88 = 572.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717x = 1,073.88 × 572.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717x = 614,560.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,560.05/717
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.13

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