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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.16, 1,054.60 and 567.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.16, 1,054.60 and 567.00 is: 850.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.16 : 1,054.60 = 567.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.16/1,054.60 = 567.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.16x = 1,054.60 × 567.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.16x = 597,954.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,954.15/703.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.39

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