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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.92, 1,052.92 and 564.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.92, 1,052.92 and 564.34 is: 846.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.92 : 1,052.92 = 564.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.92/1,052.92 = 564.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.92x = 1,052.92 × 564.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.92x = 594,204.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,204.87/701.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.54

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