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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.39, 1,055.02 and 567.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.39, 1,055.02 and 567.09 is: 849.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.39 : 1,055.02 = 567.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.39/1,055.02 = 567.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.39x = 1,055.02 × 567.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.39x = 598,291.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,291.29/704.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.38

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