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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.87, 1,056.74 and 565.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.87, 1,056.74 and 565.13 is: 848.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.87 : 1,056.74 = 565.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.87/1,056.74 = 565.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.87x = 1,056.74 × 565.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.87x = 597,190.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,190.19/703.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.44

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