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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.93, 1,076.37 and 565.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.93, 1,076.37 and 565.57 is: 846.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.93 : 1,076.37 = 565.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.93/1,076.37 = 565.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.93x = 1,076.37 × 565.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.93x = 608,762.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,762.58/718.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.76

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