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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.12, 1,056.18 and 567.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.12, 1,056.18 and 567.42 is: 849.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.12 : 1,056.18 = 567.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.12/1,056.18 = 567.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.12x = 1,056.18 × 567.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.12x = 599,297.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,297.66/705.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.92

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