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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.38, 1,050.81 and 564.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.38, 1,050.81 and 564.49 is: 845.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.38 : 1,050.81 = 564.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.38/1,050.81 = 564.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.38x = 1,050.81 × 564.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.38x = 593,171.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,171.74/701.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.72

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