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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.94, 1,065.09 and 564.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.94, 1,065.09 and 564.24 is: 846.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.94 : 1,065.09 = 564.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.94/1,065.09 = 564.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.94x = 1,065.09 × 564.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.94x = 600,970.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,970.38/709.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.51

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