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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.79, 1,076.88 and 572.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.79, 1,076.88 and 572.09 is: 858.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.79 : 1,076.88 = 572.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.79/1,076.88 = 572.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.79x = 1,076.88 × 572.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.79x = 616,072.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,072.28/717.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.29

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