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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.72, 1,086.51 and 570.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.72, 1,086.51 and 570.49 is: 857.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.72 : 1,086.51 = 570.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.72/1,086.51 = 570.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.72x = 1,086.51 × 570.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.72x = 619,843.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,843.09/722.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.65

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