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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.39, 1,086.59 and 571.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.39, 1,086.59 and 571.14 is: 856.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.39 : 1,086.59 = 571.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.39/1,086.59 = 571.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.39x = 1,086.59 × 571.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.39x = 620,595.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,595.01/724.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.71

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