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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.32, 1,051.65 and 564.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.32, 1,051.65 and 564.62 is: 845.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.32 : 1,051.65 = 564.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.32/1,051.65 = 564.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.32x = 1,051.65 × 564.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.32x = 593,777.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,777.36/702.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.46

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