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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.66, 1,058.67 and 564.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.66, 1,058.67 and 564.54 is: 843.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.66 : 1,058.67 = 564.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.66/1,058.67 = 564.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.66x = 1,058.67 × 564.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.66x = 597,661.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,661.56/708.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.37

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