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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.26, 1,050.32 and 563.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.26, 1,050.32 and 563.96 is: 844.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.26 : 1,050.32 = 563.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.26/1,050.32 = 563.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.26x = 1,050.32 × 563.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.26x = 592,338.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,338.47/701.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.68

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