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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.73, 1,074.71 and 571.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.73, 1,074.71 and 571.82 is: 853.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.73 : 1,074.71 = 571.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.73/1,074.71 = 571.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.73x = 1,074.71 × 571.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.73x = 614,536.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,536.73/719.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.85

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