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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.37, 1,055.99 and 564.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.37, 1,055.99 and 564.62 is: 847.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.37 : 1,055.99 = 564.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.37/1,055.99 = 564.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.37x = 1,055.99 × 564.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.37x = 596,236.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,236.33/703.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.69

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