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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.10, 1,065.21 and 565.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.10, 1,065.21 and 565.10 is: 846.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.10 : 1,065.21 = 565.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.10/1,065.21 = 565.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.10x = 1,065.21 × 565.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.10x = 601,944.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,944.84/711.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.50

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