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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.26, 1,051.82 and 564.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.26, 1,051.82 and 564.96 is: 846.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.26 : 1,051.82 = 564.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.26/1,051.82 = 564.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.26x = 1,051.82 × 564.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.26x = 594,236.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,236.23/702.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.18

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