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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.34, 1,065.59 and 565.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.34, 1,065.59 and 565.34 is: 846.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.34 : 1,065.59 = 565.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.34/1,065.59 = 565.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.34x = 1,065.59 × 565.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.34x = 602,420.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,420.65/711.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.88

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