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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.87, 1,055.16 and 566.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.87, 1,055.16 and 566.76 is: 848.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.87 : 1,055.16 = 566.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.87/1,055.16 = 566.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.87x = 1,055.16 × 566.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.87x = 598,022.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,022.48/704.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.42

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