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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.36, 1,056.24 and 560.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.36, 1,056.24 and 560.64 is: 839.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.36 : 1,056.24 = 560.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.36/1,056.24 = 560.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.36x = 1,056.24 × 560.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.36x = 592,170.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,170.39/705.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.53

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