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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.82, 1,062.01 and 563.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.82, 1,062.01 and 563.02 is: 843.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.82 : 1,062.01 = 563.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.82/1,062.01 = 563.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.82x = 1,062.01 × 563.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.82x = 597,930.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,930.92/708.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.56

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