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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.21, 1,076.10 and 573.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.21, 1,076.10 and 573.63 is: 859.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.21 : 1,076.10 = 573.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.21/1,076.10 = 573.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.21x = 1,076.10 × 573.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.21x = 617,283.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,283.24/718.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.47

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