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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.12, 1,054.04 and 566.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.12, 1,054.04 and 566.01 is: 847.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.12 : 1,054.04 = 566.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.12/1,054.04 = 566.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.12x = 1,054.04 × 566.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.12x = 596,594.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,594.35/704.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.30

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