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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.59, 1,076.66 and 562.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.59, 1,076.66 and 562.35 is: 842.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.59 : 1,076.66 = 562.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.59/1,076.66 = 562.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.59x = 1,076.66 × 562.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.59x = 605,459.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,459.75/718.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.57

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