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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.94, 1,052.91 and 564.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.94, 1,052.91 and 564.33 is: 846.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.94 : 1,052.91 = 564.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.94/1,052.91 = 564.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.94x = 1,052.91 × 564.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.94x = 594,188.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,188.70/701.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.50

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