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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.90, 1,056.44 and 568.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.90, 1,056.44 and 568.01 is: 851.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.90 : 1,056.44 = 568.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.90/1,056.44 = 568.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.90x = 1,056.44 × 568.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.90x = 600,072.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,072.55/704.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.28

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