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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.38, 1,049.31 and 563.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.38, 1,049.31 and 563.49 is: 844.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.38 : 1,049.31 = 563.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.38/1,049.31 = 563.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.38x = 1,049.31 × 563.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.38x = 591,275.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,275.69/700.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.22

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