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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.28, 1,053.28 and 566.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.28, 1,053.28 and 566.12 is: 849.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.28 : 1,053.28 = 566.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.28/1,053.28 = 566.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.28x = 1,053.28 × 566.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.28x = 596,282.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,282.87/702.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.07

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