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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.37, 1,057.49 and 565.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.37, 1,057.49 and 565.62 is: 849.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.37 : 1,057.49 = 565.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.37/1,057.49 = 565.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.37x = 1,057.49 × 565.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.37x = 598,137.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,137.49/704.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.18

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