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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.72, 1,064.66 and 564.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.72, 1,064.66 and 564.71 is: 845.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.72 : 1,064.66 = 564.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.72/1,064.66 = 564.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.72x = 1,064.66 × 564.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.72x = 601,221.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,221.33/710.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.93

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