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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.95, 1,073.55 and 571.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.95, 1,073.55 and 571.04 is: 852.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.95 : 1,073.55 = 571.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.95/1,073.55 = 571.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.95x = 1,073.55 × 571.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.95x = 613,031.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,031.77/718.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.68

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