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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.70, 1,082.28 and 569.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.70, 1,082.28 and 569.42 is: 853.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.70 : 1,082.28 = 569.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.70/1,082.28 = 569.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.70x = 1,082.28 × 569.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.70x = 616,266.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,266.32/721.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.91

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