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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.28, 1,054.12 and 566.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.28, 1,054.12 and 566.40 is: 847.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.28 : 1,054.12 = 566.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.28/1,054.12 = 566.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.28x = 1,054.12 × 566.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.28x = 597,053.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,053.57/704.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.75

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