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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.22, 1,063.91 and 564.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.22, 1,063.91 and 564.21 is: 845.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.22 : 1,063.91 = 564.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.22/1,063.91 = 564.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.22x = 1,063.91 × 564.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.22x = 600,265.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,265.84/710.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.18

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