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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.36, 1,052.91 and 565.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.36, 1,052.91 and 565.26 is: 846.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.36 : 1,052.91 = 565.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.36/1,052.91 = 565.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.36x = 1,052.91 × 565.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.36x = 595,163.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,163.96/703.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.17

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