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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.54, 1,056.12 and 560.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.54, 1,056.12 and 560.98 is: 842.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.54 : 1,056.12 = 560.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.54/1,056.12 = 560.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.54x = 1,056.12 × 560.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.54x = 592,462.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,462.20/703.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.12

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