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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.42, 1,049.43 and 564.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.42, 1,049.43 and 564.80 is: 845.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.42 : 1,049.43 = 564.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.42/1,049.43 = 564.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.42x = 1,049.43 × 564.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.42x = 592,718.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,718.06/701.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.03

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