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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.80, 1,051.12 and 567.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.80, 1,051.12 and 567.12 is: 846.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.80 : 1,051.12 = 567.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.80/1,051.12 = 567.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.80x = 1,051.12 × 567.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.80x = 596,111.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,111.17/703.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.99

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