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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.78, 1,051.87 and 564.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.78, 1,051.87 and 564.90 is: 845.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.78 : 1,051.87 = 564.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.78/1,051.87 = 564.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.78x = 1,051.87 × 564.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.78x = 594,201.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,201.36/702.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.50

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