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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.08, 1,050.18 and 563.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.08, 1,050.18 and 563.38 is: 843.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.08 : 1,050.18 = 563.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.08/1,050.18 = 563.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.08x = 1,050.18 × 563.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.08x = 591,650.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,650.41/701.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.91

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