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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.66, 1,074.18 and 572.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.66, 1,074.18 and 572.16 is: 856.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.66 : 1,074.18 = 572.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.66/1,074.18 = 572.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.66x = 1,074.18 × 572.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.66x = 614,602.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,602.83/717.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.40

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