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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.04, 1,051.58 and 563.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.04, 1,051.58 and 563.43 is: 845.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.04 : 1,051.58 = 563.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.04/1,051.58 = 563.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.04x = 1,051.58 × 563.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.04x = 592,491.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,491.72/701.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.16

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