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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.08, 1,044.20 and 591.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.08, 1,044.20 and 591.12 is: 881.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.08 : 1,044.20 = 591.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.08/1,044.20 = 591.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.08x = 1,044.20 × 591.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.08x = 617,247.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,247.50/700.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.68

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