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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.72, 1,053.68 and 565.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.72, 1,053.68 and 565.52 is: 847.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.72 : 1,053.68 = 565.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.72/1,053.68 = 565.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.72x = 1,053.68 × 565.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.72x = 595,877.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,877.11/702.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.96

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