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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.56, 1,065.92 and 565.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.56, 1,065.92 and 565.56 is: 847.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.56 : 1,065.92 = 565.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.56/1,065.92 = 565.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.56x = 1,065.92 × 565.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.56x = 602,841.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,841.72/711.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.21

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